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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 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
95
Deprivation level
9/10
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
43.16(+37%)
Shoplifting
10.83(+35%)
Other theft
10.52(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.61(+49%)
Public order
8.54(+40%)
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 21 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Blackbird Leys area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,750 up to £397,500.

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-Detached8£375,500
Terraced8£352,500

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

OX46AU

Furlong Close

OX46EJ

Peregrine Road

OX47UG

Little Bury

OX46SW

Prunus Close

OX46DE

Knights Road

OX46DS

Pegasus Road

OX46QZ

Woodruff Close

OX46SY

Pegasus Road

OX46SZ

Pegasus Road

OX47UL

Honeysuckle Grove

OX46DQ

Knights Road

OX46NG

Chiltern Business Centre

OX47TT

Little Bury

OX46AE

Balfour Road

OX46EY

Falcon Close

OX46AJ

Longlands Road

OX46TJ

Druce Way

OX46HR

Blackbird Leys Road

OX47UE

Three Corners Road

OX46AP

Sandy Lane

OX46DU

Spindleberry Close

OX46FG

Garsington Road

OX46SE

Briar Way

OX47TX

Centaury Place

OX46AS

Sandy Lane

OX46SQ

Sorrel Road

OX46BH

Moorbank

OX46EG

Nunnery Close

OX47UP

Thistle Drive

OX46AH

Balfour Road

OX46SX

Cuddesdon Way

OX46EF

Skylark Place

OX46TH

Jourdain Road

OX47UX

Yew Close

OX47UZ

Little Bury

OX46LL

Sandy Lane

OX47UD

Green Hill

OX46EW

Merlin Road

OX47UQ

Little Bury

OX46RP

Sundew Close

OX46RZ

Juniper Drive

OX47UF

Three Corners Road

OX47UA

Overbrook Gardens

OX46SP

Comfrey Road

OX46TL

Balfour Road

OX46DD

Knights Road

OX46DX

Kestrel Crescent

OX46EP

Merlin Road

OX46XJ

Ambassador Avenue

OX46EA

Kestrel Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.