Is OX2 9GQ a safe place to live?

Yes, OX2 9GQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of OX2 9GQ?

The population for the OX2 9GQ area is approximately 425 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Vale of White Horse, South East

OX2 9GQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX2 9GQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

425

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 65,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX2 9GQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10

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6/10

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2/10

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9/10

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9/10

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10/10

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3/10

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3/10

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6/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OX2 9GQ — age 29, 44% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX2 9GQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Harcourt Hill in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Botley & Sunningwell ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

Within the OX2 district, this postcode is characterised by a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OX2 9GQ are sourced from Output Area E00185916 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 9GQ. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.2%

Asian / British Asian10.7%

Black / African / Caribbean5.0%

Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 39%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX2 9GQ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5

Public order3

Other theft2

Anti-social behaviour1

Robbery1

school Local Schools

Matthew Arnold School

Good1320 pupils0.6 km

North Hinksey Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km

Botley School

Inadequate326 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Lucky House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Oxford2.2 km
Radley7.1 km
Oxford Parkway7.2 km

Bus Stops

Harcourt Hill Campus0.3 km
Lime Road0.3 km
Cedar Road0.5 km