Postcode Analysis Vale of White Horse, South East

OAKES LANE, OX2 9PB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKES LANE, OX2 9PB.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 74,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX2 9PB 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.

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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX2 9PB combines high owner-occupation (88%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

OX2 9PB is a sought-after residential area on Oakes Lane, 0.5km from Farmoor in Farmoor. Administratively it sits within Cumnor ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

For serious buyers, OX2 9PB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9PB are sourced from Output Area E00146218 (shared with 15 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 9PB. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

OX2 9PB has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Farmoor Stores0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Valley Farm Pizza Co0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Waterside Cafe0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford5.3 km
  • Oxford Parkway7.2 km
  • Hanborough7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Mayfield Road0.4 km
  • Mayfield Road0.5 km