Postcode Analysis Vale of White Horse, South East

OX2 9LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX2 9LZ.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 65,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX2 9LZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, OX2 9LZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX2 9LZ is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Botley in Oxford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Botley & Sunningwell ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

Day-to-day life in OX2 9LZ has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OX2 9LZ are sourced from Output Area E00146390 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 9LZ. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX2 9LZ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences45
Shoplifting20
Drugs12
Public order10
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Botley School

Inadequate326 pupils0.2 km
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Matthew Arnold School

Good1320 pupils1.0 km
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North Hinksey Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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West Oxford Community Primary School

Good227 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Yasmin Store1.0 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.8 km
  • Hedges Butchers0.1 km
  • McColl's0.1 km
  • Midcounties Cooperative0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.4 km
  • Dosa Park0.1 km
  • Botley Luncheon Club0.1 km
  • LOOMSBURY UK LIMITED0.1 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.0 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Iceland0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Aryzay0.1 km
  • Jamona1.0 km
  • Harrisons Fish & Chip Co.0.1 km
  • McDonalds0.4 km
  • Lucky House0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Seacourt Bridge0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford2.0 km
  • Oxford Parkway6.1 km
  • Radley8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Elms Parade Shops0.0 km
  • Elms Parade Shops0.1 km
  • Westminster Way0.2 km
  • Westminster Way0.2 km
  • St Pauls Crescent0.2 km