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Botley & Kennington

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About

Botley sits on the western edge of Oxford, characterised by a functional mix of residential streets and retail parks. The area is dominated by the Seacourt Park & Ride and the large Botley shopping centre, which serves as a major retail hub for the wider community. The main railway line to Oxford runs directly through, with Botley station providing a key commuter link. Housing is largely post-war, with a range of terraced homes, semis, and modern estates spreading out from the central focus of the shops and services.

Immediately to the south, Kennington is more residential and village-like in feel, situated on a rise above the Thames floodplain. It is bordered by Bagley Wood to the south and contains a mix of older cottages and substantial 20th-century housing. The area is defined by its proximity to both the University of Oxford's science area and the open spaces of the river meadows. Kennington's local centre includes a primary school, a village hall, and several pubs, maintaining a distinct identity separate from the more commercial Botley.

Area overview

On average Botley & Kennington has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Botley & Kennington is £70,821 per year. There are 4 schools in Botley & Kennington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Botley & Kennington is home to around 10,275 people, with a population density of about 552.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Botley & Kennington Population
10,275
Population density
552 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.85(-59%)
Shoplifting
5.74(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.8(-41%)
Public order
3.6(-41%)
Vehicle crime
2.63(-31%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,173
69.82%
Other White
1,203
11.71%
Indian
229
2.23%
Chinese
214
2.08%
Pakistani
195
1.9%
Total population: 10,273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,412
51.58%
Level 3 (A level)
1,235
14.44%
No qualifications
954
11.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
829
9.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
546
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 8,553

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,604
39.05%
Owns with a mortgage
1,305
31.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
700
17.04%
Other social rented
295
7.18%
Other forms of private rent
115
2.8%
Total households: 4,108

Property prices in Botley & Kennington

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £457,000 in Botley & Kennington area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £2,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Botley & Kennington 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 Botley & Kennington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£605,000
Flats19£291,327
Semi-Detached43£447,000
Terraced7£437,500

10 years median price trend in Botley & Kennington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Botley & Kennington.

All postcodes in Botley & Kennington

OX15PT

St Swithuns Road

OX20LT

North Hinksey Lane

OX20NA

North Hinksey Lane

OX20QL

West Way

OX29HN

Hutchcomb Road

OX15QY

Manor Grove

OX20FB

Botley & Sunningwell

OX29AA

Arthray Road

OX29EF

Beech Road

OX29LF

Hazel Road

OX15LQ

Forest Side

OX15QN

Poplar Grove

OX29EJ

Sycamore Road

OX29GR

Harcourt Hill

OX29SL

Heatley Way

OX15LL

Jackson Drive

OX15PU

St Swithuns Road

OX15QS

Poplar Grove

OX15QT

Poplar Grove

OX20LX

North Hinksey Lane

OX29AR

Delawarr Court

OX29BD

Yarnells Hill

OX20JS

North Hinksey Lane

OX29LE

Hazel Road

OX29LG

Elms Parade

OX15RQ

Fairways

OX15RT

Links Road

OX28QQ

Botley & Sunningwell

OX15AA

North Hinksey Village

OX20FG

Halliday Lane

OX20QH

North Hinksey Lane

OX28QJ

Botley & Sunningwell

OX29EE

Beech Road

OX29FE

Yarnells Hill

OX29GF

Nursery Close

OX15BP

John Piers Lane

OX29GN

Harcourt Hill

OX29LP

Elms Parade

OX28QA

Botley & Sunningwell

OX29AT

Harcourt Hill

OX29TB

Elms Road

OX29TJ

Elms Parade

OX15NH

Woodcroft

OX20LJ

Southern By Pass

OX29GQ

Harcourt Hill

OX29TD

Elms Parade

OX29TL

Laburnum Road

OX15BU

West Wood

OX15LW

Upper Road

OX20FQ

Yarnells Road

OX20FJ

Botley & Sunningwell

OX20JJ

Botley Road

OX29EG

Lime Road

OX20FN

Botley & Sunningwell

OX15RX

Links Road

OX29EP

Chestnut Road

OX29GX

Turner Drive

OX29JY

West Way

OX15NX

Kennington Road

OX29AU

Vernon Avenue

OX29EA

Chestnut Road

OX29HA

Cumnor Hill

OX14XS

Abingdon Road

OX15RN

The Avenue

OX29GY

Turner Drive

OX29JD

Arnolds Way

OX15SA

The Avenue

OX20LW

Westminster Way

OX28QN

Botley & Sunningwell

OX29LA

Poplar Road

OX29LD

Seacourt Road

OX15PN

The Avenue

OX15PS

Grundy Crescent

OX29FU

Ruskin Close

OX29HL

Hutchcomb Road

OX29AH

Montagu Road

OX15AP

Chilswell Path

OX15BD

Hinksey Hill

OX15NZ

Kennington Road

OX29DU

Crabtree Road

OX29LS

Chapel Way

OX29BA

Sweetmans Road

OX29BG

Yarnells Hill

OX15BH

Hinksey Hill

OX15LN

Upper Road

OX15BE

Hinksey Hill

OX15QZ

The Avenue

OX20FP

Botley & Sunningwell

OX20LR

Westminster Way

OX20NB

North Hinksey Lane

OX29DS

Brogden Close

OX29GJ

Harcourt Hill

OX29HF

Hurst Rise Road

OX15AZ

St Lawrence Road

OX15QU

Meadow View Road

OX29HD

Cumnor Rise Road

OX29SR

Murdoch Place

OX15NU

Blackman Close

OX15QW

Poplar Grove

OX29EB

Cedar Road

Data Sources

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