Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

OX2 9ZJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

425

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 50,300 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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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).

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

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.

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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

White / British49.8%
Asian / British Asian35.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting241
Violence and sexual offences211
Other theft75
Public order55
Theft from the person55

school Local Schools

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West Oxford Community Primary School

Good227 pupils0.6 km
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St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good314 pupils0.8 km
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St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School

Good172 pupils0.9 km
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Grandpont Nursery School

Good47 pupils1.0 km
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North Hinksey Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils1.3 km
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New Hinksey Church of England Primary School

Good146 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
local_bar

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
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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
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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