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About

Blackbird Leys is a large residential estate situated in the southeast of Oxford, built primarily in the 1960s to provide housing for the city's growing population. The area is characterised by its extensive grid of streets lined with terraced and semi-detached homes, along with several low-rise blocks of flats. A significant amount of green, open space is integrated throughout the layout, including the large Blackbird Leys Park which serves as a central recreational area.

The ward contains local shopping parades providing essential services and community facilities such as a leisure centre and library. The estate is bordered by open farmland to the south and east, emphasising its position on the city's edge. The Kassam Stadium, home to Oxford United Football Club, is a notable landmark located on its southern boundary, hosting major sporting events and concerts.

Area overview

On average Blackbird Leys has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 181 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.9% 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 £48,356 per year. There are 3 schools in Blackbird Leys: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackbird Leys is home to around 6,387 people, with a population density of about 2,421.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
181
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackbird Leys Population
6,387
Population density
2,421.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.08(+165%)
Public order
19.88(+228%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.22(+167%)
Other theft
16.28(+190%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.19(+23%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,368
52.73%
Other White
642
10.05%
African
386
6.04%
Other Asian
288
4.51%
Caribbean
246
3.85%
Total population: 6,387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,456
29.55%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,067
21.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
716
14.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
670
13.6%
Level 3 (A level)
554
11.24%
Total 16+ residents: 4,927

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
882
37.71%
Owns with a mortgage
440
18.81%
Owns outright
394
16.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
306
13.08%
Other social rented
238
10.18%
Total households: 2,339

Property prices in Blackbird Leys

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 in Blackbird Leys area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,750 up to £415,000.

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
Flats3£210,000
Semi-Detached7£378,000
Terraced14£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

OX47UN

Green Hill

OX46RW

Periwinkle Place

OX46NH

Watlington Road

OX46LX

County Trading Estate

OX46RH

Harebell Road

OX47TP

Reedmace Close

OX46JN

Juniper Drive

OX47UW

Green Hill

OX46BN

Haldane Road

OX46ZN

Bobby Fryer Close

OX46SN

Pine Close

OX46TD

Sandy Lane

OX46XJ

Ambassador Avenue

OX46FE

Garsington Road

OX47UB

Trefoil Place

OX46HW

Blackbird Leys Road

OX47UD

Green Hill

OX46AY

Kent Close

OX46NP

Harrow Road

OX47UL

Honeysuckle Grove

OX46NL

Garsington Road

OX47UE

Three Corners Road

OX46ST

Cuddesdon Way

OX46RA

Strawberry Path

OX46BB

Tucker Road

OX47UT

Bryony Close

OX46AQ

Balfour Road

OX46TQ

Jourdain Road

OX46SL

Sorrel Road

OX46PQ

Field Avenue

OX46RZ

Juniper Drive

OX46NG

Chiltern Business Centre

OX47US

Grenoble Road

OX46SH

Sorrel Road

OX46SR

Watlington Road

OX46HN

Cuddesdon Way

OX46QY

Vetch Place

OX47QP

Pimpernel Close

OX46PT

Angelica Close

OX47UZ

Little Bury

OX46BW

Poulton Place

OX46BH

Moorbank

OX46SE

Briar Way

OX46SY

Pegasus Road

OX46PA

Field Avenue

OX47UR

Brook View

OX46RG

Harebell Road

OX46RN

Starwort Path

OX46TG

Druce Way

OX47TT

Little Bury

OX46AW

Sandy Lane

OX47UQ

Little Bury

OX46AB

Balfour Road

OX46PH

Field Avenue

OX46LN

Watlington Road

OX46BT

Balfour Road

OX46TF

Ashmole Place

OX46PU

Bulrush Road

OX46BJ

Moorbank

OX46FD

Sandy Lane

OX47UU

Hornbeam Drive

OX46AG

Balfour Road

OX46PL

Field Avenue

OX47UG

Little Bury

OX47QH

Pennycress Road

OX46HJ

Blackbird Leys Road

OX46BE

Sawpit Road

OX46AH

Balfour Road

OX46BQ

Blay Close

OX46PJ

Field Avenue

OX46BP

Longlands Road

OX46NU

Harrow Road

OX46RB

Butterwort Place

OX46JL

Pegasus Road

Data Sources

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