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About

Blackbird Leys is a large housing estate situated in the southeast of Oxford. The area is primarily residential, consisting mainly of post-war housing built from the 1950s onward. It functions as a distinct community with its own local shops and services centred around the main square.

The estate is notable for its large central green space, known simply as The Green, which provides a focal point for the area. Blackbird Leys Park offers extensive sports facilities, including a leisure centre. The area is directly adjacent to the Kassam Stadium, which is home to Oxford United Football Club.

Area overview

On average Blackbird Leys has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackbird Leys is £46,592 per year. There are 3 schools in Blackbird Leys: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackbird Leys is home to around 6,557 people, with a population density of about 5,352.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackbird Leys Population
6,557
Population density
5,352.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.36(+18%)
Shoplifting
11.44(+43%)
Other theft
9.61(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.46(+47%)
Public order
9.3(+53%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,384
51.61%
Other White
678
10.34%
African
394
6.01%
Other Asian
323
4.93%
Caribbean
265
4.04%
Total population: 6,557

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,525
29.61%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,144
22.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
715
13.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
700
13.59%
Level 3 (A level)
552
10.72%
Total 16+ residents: 5,150

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
785
32.78%
Owns with a mortgage
494
20.63%
Owns outright
415
17.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
327
13.65%
Other social rented
287
11.98%
Total households: 2,395

Property prices in Blackbird Leys

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Blackbird Leys area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,750 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackbird Leys in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackbird Leys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached9£376,000
Detached1£375,000
Flats4£214,000
Terraced12£345,000

10 years median price trend in Blackbird Leys

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackbird Leys.

All postcodes in Blackbird Leys

OX46SB

Cuddesdon Way

OX46BT

Balfour Road

OX46TJ

Druce Way

OX46SX

Cuddesdon Way

OX46NU

Harrow Road

OX46TE

Ashmole Place

OX46DZ

Kestrel Crescent

OX46GA

Ashville Way

OX46HP

Blackbird Leys Road

OX46BG

Wesley Close

OX46AJ

Longlands Road

OX46JP

Cuddesdon Way

OX47US

Grenoble Road

OX46DX

Kestrel Crescent

OX46HR

Blackbird Leys Road

OX47UX

Yew Close

OX46PN

Field Avenue

OX46DH

Knights Road

OX46SL

Sorrel Road

OX46BP

Longlands Road

OX46LR

Sandy Lane

OX47UP

Thistle Drive

OX46NP

Harrow Road

OX46TQ

Jourdain Road

OX46SJ

Sorrel Road

OX46ER

Whitethorn Way

OX46SN

Pine Close

OX46SP

Comfrey Road

OX46AB

Balfour Road

OX46EE

Kestrel Crescent

OX46AG

Balfour Road

OX46EW

Merlin Road

OX46BB

Tucker Road

OX46SZ

Pegasus Road

OX46BS

Warburg Crescent

OX46JX

Costar Close

OX46ED

Kestrel Crescent

OX46EL

Linnet Close

OX47UN

Green Hill

OX46BW

Poulton Place

OX46AL

Sandy Lane

OX46TA

Ashmole Place

OX46QZ

Woodruff Close

OX46ES

Monks Close

OX46AP

Sandy Lane

OX46DN

Pegasus Road

OX46HH

Blackbird Leys Road

OX46TF

Ashmole Place

OX46EY

Falcon Close

OX46EZ

Falcon Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.