Postcode OX4 2GQ is located in an urban city, within the Blackbird Leys ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Lye Valley & Cowley East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lye Valley & Cowley East is £59,661 per year. The nearest station is Radley located about 3.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Lye Valley & Cowley East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,021 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Lye Valley & Cowley East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lye Valley & Cowley East is £59,661 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX4 2GQ.
Lye Valley & Cowley East near OX4 2GQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Radley located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £355,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackbird Leys
In the OX4 2GQ postcode area, located within Lye Valley & Cowley East, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX4 2GQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Watlington Road, Oxford, OX4 6NF | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Oxford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.