OX2 9AU is a sought-after residential area on Vernon Avenue, 0.3km from Harcourt Hill in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Botley & Sunningwell ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX2, OX2 9AU offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 82% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.5M.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 9AU are sourced from Output Area E00185965 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERNON AVENUE, OX2 9AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON AVENUE, OX2 9AU.
611
34
£ 65,800 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX2 9AU combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£1.5M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.5M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 9AU. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,425,000
6 sales · Mean £ 1,470,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 9AU has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and robbery. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
Matthew Arnold School
West Oxford Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Cultivate Oxfordshire Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Oxford Rugby Football Club0.5 km
- The Fishes Inn0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Lucky House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.8 km
- Radley6.9 km
- Oxford Parkway7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Harcourt Hill Campus0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX29AU · Data under Open Government Licence