Postcode OX2 9EL is located in an urban city, within the Botley & Sunningwell ward of Vale of White Horse in the South East region, and forms part of the Botley & Kennington area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 84% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Botley & Kennington is £70,821 per year. The nearest station is Oxford, about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Raleigh Park.
Botley & Kennington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,228 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.
Botley & Kennington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
The average income per household in Botley & Kennington is £70,821 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 222 ft away from OX2 9EL.
Botley & Kennington near OX2 9EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oxford located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Raleigh Park | Large | Walking directions to Raleigh Park |
| 0.2 mi | Louie Memorial Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Louie Memorial Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Lower Field | Small | Walking directions to Lower Field |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £479,000 (about £483 per square foot) in Botley & Sunningwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £2,275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £935,000 | £473 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £479,000 | £483 |
| Terraced | 5 | £475,000 | £447 |
| Flats | 14 | £272,500 | £501 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £574,950 | £259,500 | £375,000 | £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 | £282,500 | £472,500 | £460,000 |
| 2026 | £850,000 | £265,000 | £480,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £381 | £385 | £402 | £387 |
| 2017 | £375 | £476 | £395 | £431 |
| 2018 | £400 | £458 | £391 | £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 | £478 | £473 | £487 | £430 |
| 2026 | £503 | £508 | £501 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX2 9EL.
In the OX2 9EL postcode area, located within Botley & Kennington, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX2 9EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 19 West Way Square, Botley, OX2 9TJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 13 The Square, Botley, OX2 9LJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Unit 3 West Way Square, Botley, OX2 9TJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 11-12 Elms Parade, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9LG | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0HA | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Vale of White Horse district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX2 9EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Potter
Botley & Sunningwell - Elected 10 Jul 2025
Layla Moran
Oxford West and Abingdon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX2 9EL records about 13 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around OX2 9EL in Botley & Kennington is £479,000 (about £483 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to OX2 9EL, including North Hinksey Church of England Primary School (Good), Matthew Arnold School (Good) and Botley School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OX2 9EL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,228 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oxford West and Abingdon covering OX2 9EL is Layla Moran (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ben Potter (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.