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Blackbird Leys

About

Blackbird Leys is a residential area located in the southeast of Oxford. It was developed in the 1960s to provide housing for the growing workforce of nearby industries, including the Morris Motors factory. The ward features a mix of housing types, from terraced homes to low-rise flats, with green spaces like Blackbird Leys Park offering recreational areas. The area has a community centre, a library, and local shops catering to daily needs.

Transport links connect Blackbird Leys to Oxford city centre, with regular bus services. The ward is close to the Kassam Stadium, home to Oxford United Football Club, and the Oxford Science Park. While historically associated with social challenges, ongoing regeneration projects aim to improve infrastructure and amenities. The area has a strong sense of community, with local events and initiatives often organised by residents and groups.

Area overview

On average Blackbird Leys has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 46.0% 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 £50,516 per year. There are 3 schools in Blackbird Leys: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
46%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Blackbird Leys

OX46RJ

Clematis Place

OX46XJ

Ambassador Avenue

OX46EU

Cuddesdon Way

OX46AT

Balfour Road

OX46NJ

Garsington Road

OX46PE

Field Avenue

OX46PQ

Field Avenue

OX46SL

Erica Close

OX46TE

Ashmole Place

OX46TF

Ashmole Place

OX47QU

Rampion Close

OX46BB

Tucker Road

OX46BL

Wingate Close

OX46FD

Ladenham Road

OX46GA

Ashville Way

OX46HH

Balfour Road

OX46PH

Field Avenue

OX46RD

Crowberry Road

OX47UU

Blackberry Lane

OX46AQ

Balfour Road

OX46BE

Blay Close

OX46LQ

Ashville Way

OX46PD

Field Avenue

OX46PL

Field Avenue

OX46QQ

Grenoble Road

OX46RE

Crowberry Road

OX46RN

Periwinkle Place

OX46SG

Field Avenue

OX46SH

Sorrel Road

OX46TD

Sandy Lane

OX47QH

Pennycress Road

OX42GQ

Garsington Road

OX46HU

Knights Road

OX46HE

Oxford Road

OX46HN

Cuddesdon Way

OX46PN

Field Avenue

OX46ST

Cuddesdon Way

OX46BS

Cuddesdon Way

OX46JF

Field Avenue

OX46LX

Long Lane

OX46NB

Berry Close

OX46PU

Bulrush Road

OX46QY

Field Avenue

OX46TQ

Druce Way

OX46TU

Ashville Way

OX46AR

Sandy Lane

OX46BN

Haldane Road

OX46JN

Juniper Drive

OX47UH

Green Hill

OX46AA

Balfour Road

OX46AG

Balfour Road

OX46AL

Sandy Lane

OX46HD

Lye Valley & Cowley East

OX46HT

Blackbird Leys Road

OX46JL

Pegasus Road

OX46RA

Butterwort Place

OX47UR

Brook View

OX42BW

Garsington Road

OX46BD

Blay Close

OX46SN

Pine Close

OX46SU

Comfrey Road

OX46TN

Ashmole Place

OX47TR

Three Corners Road

OX47UW

Green Hill

OX46AX

Allin Close

OX46HW

Blackbird Leys Road

OX46JB

Blackbird Leys Road

OX46PW

Andromeda Close

OX46SA

Erica Close

OX46BJ

Blay Close

OX46BQ

Blay Close

OX46BZ

Oxford Road

OX46QD

Field Avenue

OX46SR

Comfrey Road

OX46AY

Kent Close

OX46BW

Balfour Road

OX46HZ

Moorbank

OX46QE

Field Avenue

OX46SB

Cuddesdon Way

OX46ZN

Bobby Fryer Close

OX47UB

Trefoil Place

OX47UJ

Green Hill

OX46JA

Blackbird Leys Road

OX46LN

Oxford Road

OX46PB

Field Avenue

OX46TB

Ashmole Place

OX46AF

Balfour Road

OX46BT

Balfour Road

OX46HS

Blackbird Leys Road

OX46JQ

Crowberry Road

OX46JW

Pegasus Road

OX46PX

Butterwort Place

OX46SF

Jasmine Close

OX46TA

Ashmole Place

OX46BP

Longlands Road

OX46HJ

Balfour Road

OX46NQ

Garsington Road

OX46PG

Clematis Place

OX46PT

Angelica Close

OX46RQ

Field Avenue

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