OX2 0AB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Botley Road, 0.2km from New Osney in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Osney & St Thomas ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OX2 0AB offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00145456 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOTLEY ROAD, OX2 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOTLEY ROAD, OX2 0AB.
249
33
£ 71,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 0AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
71% of homes in OX2 0AB are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 33).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 0AB. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX2 0AB is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Oxford Community Primary School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Grandpont Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
146 nearby- Donburi Inn1.0 km
- Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
- Fernando's0.9 km
- Ole And Steen0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 141 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- St Aldate's Tavern1.0 km
- Lynrace Spirit1.0 km
- The Victoria1.0 km
- Jericho Tavern0.8 km
- The Rickety Press0.9 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- West Cornwall Pasty Company1.0 km
- Peppers Burgers1.0 km
- Goodness 2 U0.2 km
- West Cornwall Pasty Company0.2 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Manos Food Bar And Delicatessen1.0 km
- Phoenix Picture House0.9 km
- Daisies Flower Shop1.0 km
- Londis1.0 km
- Ali's Jericho Store0.6 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Eurobar0.6 km
- The River Hotel0.0 km
- The Royal Oxford Hotel0.3 km
- The Store Oxford0.9 km
- Victoria House Hotel0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford0.1 km
- Oxford Parkway5.7 km
- Radley7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Oxford Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Osney Island0.1 km
- Oxford Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OX20AB · Data under Open Government Licence