OX2 9EW is a sought-after residential area on Larch Close, 0.1km from Yarnell's Hill in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Botley & Sunningwell ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For serious buyers, OX2 9EW is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 9EW are sourced from Output Area E00146396 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LARCH CLOSE, OX2 9EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARCH CLOSE, OX2 9EW.
393
38
£ 65,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 9EW 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX2 9EW combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£255k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £255k 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 9EW. The average age is 37.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 255,000
5 sales · Mean £ 255,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 9EW has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Botley School
West Oxford Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Seacourt Bridge0.7 km
- The Fishes Inn1.0 km
- Oxford Rugby Football Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Botley Luncheon Club0.6 km
- LOOMSBURY UK LIMITED0.7 km
- Costa Ltd0.8 km
- Dosa Park0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Aryzay0.6 km
- Harrisons Fish & Chip Co.0.6 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- Lucky House0.1 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.8 km
- Hedges Butchers0.6 km
- McColl's0.6 km
- Midcounties Cooperative0.6 km
- Oxford Food Hub0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.9 km
- Oxford Parkway6.6 km
- Radley7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Laburnum Road Shops0.1 km
- Yarnells Hill0.2 km
- Lime Road0.3 km
- Raleigh Park Road0.4 km
- St Pauls Crescent0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX29EW · Data under Open Government Licence