OX2 9BQ is a well-regarded residential area located 1.0km from Botley in Vale of White Horse. Administratively it sits within Botley & Sunningwell ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 9BQ are sourced from Output Area E00146401 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX2 9BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX2 9BQ.
150
43
£ 65,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 9BQ 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.
Area Character
At 70% private renter occupancy, OX2 9BQ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 9BQ. The average age is 43.0. 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.
school Local Schools
Botley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dunelm Pausa Cafe0.8 km
- The Perch0.9 km
- Costa Ltd0.6 km
- Dosa Park0.8 km
- Missing Bean0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- 24/7 Alcohol Delivery also t/a OxfordAlcoholDelivery, Sip Up0.7 km
- Hedges Butchers0.8 km
- McColl's0.8 km
- Midcounties Cooperative0.8 km
- Oxford Food Hub0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- McDonalds0.7 km
- Aryzay0.8 km
- Harrisons Fish & Chip Co.0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Seacourt Bridge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.9 km
- Oxford Parkway5.3 km
- Islip8.5 km
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