OX2 9ZJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from New Osney in Oxford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Osney & St Thomas ward and the Oxford East constituency.
OX2 9ZJ is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 9ZJ are sourced from Output Area E00172573 (shared with 895 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX2 9ZJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX2 9ZJ.
425
29
£ 50,300 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
OX2 9ZJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 29).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 9ZJ. The average age is 29.1. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX2 9ZJ is above average at 108 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Oxford Community Primary School
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Grandpont Nursery School
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
New Hinksey Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Alpha Bar0.8 km
- Moo-Moo's0.8 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.8 km
- West Cornwall Pasty Company0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
161 nearby- Brown's Cafe0.8 km
- Donburi Inn0.8 km
- Georgina's0.8 km
- Iscream0.8 km
- Taylors Of Oxford0.8 km
- + 156 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Pershore Sea Foods0.8 km
- IL Botanico0.7 km
- The Oxford Wine Company Limited0.8 km
- The Whisky Shop0.8 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea0.8 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- All Bar One0.8 km
- Frewen Club0.7 km
- Head Of The River0.9 km
- St Aldate's Tavern0.7 km
- The House0.8 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco Metro0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Westgate Hotel0.4 km
- Ali Inn0.6 km
- Vanbrugh House Hotel0.6 km
- Eurobar0.5 km
- The River Hotel0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford0.4 km
- Oxford Parkway6.0 km
- Radley7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ice Rink0.2 km
- Ice Rink0.2 km
- Park End Street0.3 km
- Frideswide Square0.3 km
- Park End Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX29ZJ · Data under Open Government Licence