YARNELLS HILL, OX2 9BE House Prices & Local Information

OX2 9BE is a sought-after residential area on Yarnells Hill, 0.1km from Yarnell's 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 9BE offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £517k, up 27.3% year-on-year. 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 OX2 9BE are sourced from Output Area E00146388 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.