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About

Blackbird Leys is a residential area located in the southeast of Oxford. It was developed in the 1950s and 1960s to address housing shortages, featuring a mix of council and private homes. The area is known for its green spaces, including Blackbird Leys Park and the nearby Kassam Stadium, home to Oxford United Football Club. Public transport links connect it to Oxford city centre, making it accessible for commuters.

The area has a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and community centres. Blackbird Leys has faced challenges with deprivation and crime in the past, but community initiatives have worked to improve the area. The Leys Pool and Leisure Centre provides recreational facilities for residents. Its proximity to the Oxford Science Park and business areas offers employment opportunities nearby.

Area overview

On average Blackbird Leys has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104 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 of residents in Blackbird Leys is £49,000 per year. There are 3 schools in Blackbird Leys: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
42.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 25 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Blackbird Leys area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,750 up to £405,000.

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
Detached1£375,000
Flats4£216,500
Semi-Detached10£375,500
Terraced10£333,500

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

OX46EJ

Peregrine Road

OX46SW

Berry Close

OX47UG

Little Bury

OX46DE

Knights Road

OX46DS

Pegasus Road

OX46QZ

Clover Place

OX46SY

Pegasus Road

OX46SZ

Pegasus Road

OX47UL

Honeysuckle Grove

OX46AE

Balfour Road

OX46DQ

Grenoble Road

OX46EY

Falcon Close

OX46NG

Ambassador Avenue

OX47TT

Little Bury

OX46AJ

Longlands Road

OX46TJ

Druce Way

OX46HR

Blackbird Leys Road

OX47UE

Brook View

OX46AP

Sandy Lane

OX46AS

Ladenham Road

OX46BG

Wesley Close

OX46DU

Spindleberry Close

OX46FG

Garsington Road

OX46SE

Briar Way

OX46SQ

Sorrel Road

OX47TX

Centaury Place

OX46BH

Balfour Road

OX46EG

Kestrel Crescent

OX47UP

Grenoble Road

OX46AH

Balfour Road

OX46EF

Nunnery Close

OX46SX

Cuddesdon Way

OX46TH

Druce Way

OX47UX

Yew Close

OX47UZ

Little Bury

OX46EW

Merlin Road

OX46LL

Sandy Lane

OX47UD

Green Hill

OX47UQ

Little Bury

OX46RP

Sundew Close

OX46RZ

Erica Close

OX47UF

Three Corners Road

OX46SP

Comfrey Road

OX46TL

Balfour Road

OX47UA

Overbrooke Gardens

OX46DD

Kestrel Crescent

OX46DX

Blackbird Leys Road

OX46EA

Brambling Way

OX46EP

Kestrel Crescent

OX46XJ

Ambassador Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.