OX2 0FA is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km 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 0FA offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 0FA are sourced from Output Area E00145443 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX2 0FA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX2 0FA.
111
38
£ 71,600 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 0FA 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates OX2 0FA — age 38, 14% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 0FA. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 0FA has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Oxford Community Primary School
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Grandpont Nursery School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
New Hinksey Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- T2 Tea0.9 km
- Boost Juice Bars0.8 km
- Oxford Castle Unlocked (Gift Shop)0.9 km
- Country Grains0.8 km
- Godiva0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- 18550.9 km
- Hogacre Cafe1.0 km
- Junkyard Golf Club0.9 km
- Le Pain Quotidien0.8 km
- Sticks 'N' Sushi0.9 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- RG0.8 km
- Goodness 2 U0.8 km
- West Cornwall Pasty Company0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- CurryDor0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Westgate Hotel0.7 km
- The River Hotel0.7 km
- Courtyard By Marriott Oxford City Centre0.8 km
- The Osney Arms0.7 km
- The Royal Oxford Hotel0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Kiss0.9 km
- The Bridge0.9 km
- The Holly Bush0.6 km
- The One Restaurant And Bar0.7 km
- Atik0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford0.8 km
- Oxford Parkway6.5 km
- Radley7.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Kings Centre0.2 km
- The Kings Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX20FA · Data under Open Government Licence