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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 184 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
184
Deprivation level
9/10
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
87.52(+177%)
Public order
19.73(+223%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.75(+160%)
Other theft
16.75(+200%)
Drugs
14.72(+451%)
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 18 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£215,000
Semi-Detached5£375,000
Terraced10£355,000

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

OX46NU

Harrow Road

OX46AW

Sandy Lane

OX46NP

Harrow Road

OX46JH

Blackbird Leys Road

OX46QG

Mercury Road

OX47TP

Reedmace Close

OX46AZ

Ladenham Road

OX46SJ

Sorrel Road

OX47US

Grenoble Road

OX46FE

Garsington Road

OX46LR

Sandy Lane

OX46SS

Watlington Road

OX47UN

Green Hill

OX46DT

Pegasus Road

OX46JG

Pegasus Road

OX46RB

Butterwort Place

OX46AN

Sandy Lane

OX46QX

Timothy Way

OX46JP

Cuddesdon Way

OX46TG

Druce Way

OX47UT

Bryony Close

OX46AU

Furlong Close

OX47UG

Little Bury

OX46RL

Rest Harrow

OX46SW

Prunus Close

OX46QZ

Woodruff Close

OX46SY

Pegasus Road

OX46SZ

Pegasus Road

OX47UL

Honeysuckle Grove

OX46NG

Chiltern Business Centre

OX46PF

Field Avenue

OX47TT

Little Bury

OX46AE

Balfour Road

OX46NH

Watlington Road

OX46PJ

Field Avenue

OX46AJ

Longlands Road

OX46LT

Transport Way

OX46TJ

Druce Way

OX46RG

Harebell Road

OX46HR

Blackbird Leys Road

OX47UE

Three Corners Road

OX46AP

Sandy Lane

OX46FG

Garsington Road

OX46SE

Briar Way

OX47TX

Centaury Place

OX46AS

Sandy Lane

OX46RH

Harebell Road

OX46SQ

Sorrel Road

OX46RF

Samphire Road

OX46RW

Periwinkle Place

OX42PG

Garsington Road

OX46BH

Moorbank

OX47UP

Thistle Drive

OX46AH

Balfour Road

OX46SX

Cuddesdon Way

OX47QP

Pimpernel Close

OX46TH

Jourdain Road

OX46NL

Garsington Road

OX46NF

Watlington Road

OX47UX

Yew Close

OX47UZ

Little Bury

OX46LL

Sandy Lane

OX46QF

Lobelia Road

OX47UD

Green Hill

OX47UQ

Little Bury

OX46PA

Field Avenue

OX46RP

Sundew Close

OX46RZ

Juniper Drive

OX47UF

Three Corners Road

OX47UA

Overbrook Gardens

OX46SP

Comfrey Road

OX46TL

Balfour Road

OX46RJ

Clematis Place

OX46XJ

Ambassador Avenue

Data Sources

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