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OX1 5BS

Hinksey Hill

Botley & Sunningwell

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Detailed insights for OX1 5BS

Overview

Postcode OX1 5BS is located in a rural hamlet, within the Botley & Sunningwell area of Vale of White Horse in the South East region, and forms part of the Botley & Kennington area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Botley & Kennington is £70,821 per year. The median sale price in Botley & Sunningwell is £450,000 (around £498 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £550,000. The nearest station is Oxford, about 2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Egrove Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Botley & Kennington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,625 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Botley & Kennington has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Botley & Kennington is £70,821 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from OX1 5BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Botley & Kennington near OX1 5BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oxford located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX1 5BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEgrove ParkLargeWalking directions to Egrove Park

Area Profile

Population
420
Population density
122.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.64(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.96(+39%)
Vehicle crime
7.46(+101%)
Other theft
4.48(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.99(-76%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
66.43%
Other White
41
9.76%
Pakistani
21
5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
14
3.33%
Chinese
13
3.1%
Total population: 420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
202
60.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
10.42%
Level 3 (A level)
32
9.52%
No qualifications
31
9.23%
Apprenticeship
16
4.76%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
41.36%
Owns with a mortgage
58
35.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
14.81%
Social rents from council
7
4.32%
Other social rented
5
3.09%
Total households: 162

Property prices in Botley & Sunningwell

Median price: £450,000
Price per sq ft: £498
Sales (last 12 months): 73
Typical range (middle 50%): £350K – £550K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £498 per square foot) in Botley & Sunningwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £2,645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Botley & Sunningwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£765,000£513
Semi-Detached31£470,000£487
Terraced7£465,000£461
Flats19£282,200£516

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Botley & Sunningwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Botley & Sunningwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£619,950£269,000£372,500£384,975
2017£700,000£346,250£379,975£366,470
2018£654,370£382,000£370,250£365,000
2019£873,000£285,500£369,500£372,000
2020£722,500£326,500£387,000£417,500
2021£812,500£300,750£430,000£402,000
2022£826,000£272,500£460,000£485,400
2023£799,950£260,000£474,000£408,750
2024£715,000£320,000£450,000£450,000
2025£935,000£292,500£470,000£460,000
2026£750,000£270,000£455,000£591,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Botley & Sunningwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Botley & Sunningwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380£362£405£387
2017£375£476£395£431
2018£400£458£389£290
2019£412£465£402£380
2020£391£469£406£432
2021£448£427£417£406
2022£443£462£456£450
2023£523£465£469£453
2024£480£510£511£454
2025£502£473£485£447
2026£526£525£501£498
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Botley & Sunningwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Botley & Sunningwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX1 5BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX1 5BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Aug 2025Cete House, Badger Lane, Oxford, OX1 5BLDetachedFreehold£1,990,000
16 Jun 2025Kingsley House, Badger Lane, Oxford, OX1 5BLDetachedFreehold£2,275,000

Schools

In the OX1 5BS postcode area, located within Botley & Kennington, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for OX1 5BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.9 miPrimaryNew Hinksey Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Vale of White Horse district.

Band A£1,718
Band B£2,005
Band C£2,291
Band D£2,577
Band E£3,150
Band F£3,723
Band G£4,296
Band H£5,155

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OX1 5BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Potter

Botley & Sunningwell - Elected 10 Jul 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Layla Moran

Oxford West and Abingdon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictVale of White HorseE07000180
Parliamentary ConstituencyOxford West and AbingdonE14001420
ParishSouth HinkseyE04013296
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Botley & KenningtonE02005979
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Vale of White Horse 002AE01028733
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about OX1 5BS

Is OX1 5BS (Botley & Kennington) safe?

The area around OX1 5BS records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OX1 5BS?

The median sale price around OX1 5BS in Botley & Sunningwell is £450,000 (about £498 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX1 5BS?

There is 1 school close to OX1 5BS, including New Hinksey Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around OX1 5BS?

OX1 5BS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,625 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX1 5BS (Botley & Kennington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oxford West and Abingdon covering OX1 5BS is Layla Moran (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ben Potter (Liberal Democrats).