OX29 0BG is a sought-after residential area on Busby Drive, 0.4km from Minster Lovell in Minster Lovell. Administratively it sits within Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield ward and the Witney constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX29, OX29 0BG offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for OX29 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00146656 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUSBY DRIVE, OX29 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUSBY DRIVE, OX29 0BG.
404
49
£ 55,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX29 0BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OX29 0BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX29 0BG. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX29 0BG has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Horse And Radish0.4 km
- The White Hart0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Minster Lovell Methodist Church0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Crescent Stores - Spar0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Post Office & Stores0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ascott-Under-Wychwood8.3 km
- Shipton8.5 km
- Finstock8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Horse & Radish PH0.3 km
- Horse & Radish PH0.3 km
- Brize Norton Road Shops0.3 km
- Brize Norton Road Shops0.3 km
- Charterville Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX290BG · Data under Open Government Licence