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OX4 6SF

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Blackbird Leys

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Overview

Postcode OX4 6SF is located in an urban city, within the Blackbird Leys ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Blackbird Leys area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackbird Leys is £46,592 per year. The nearest station is Radley, about 3.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Blackbird Leys Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Blackbird Leys has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,849 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Blackbird Leys has a high crime rate, with approximately 74 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.7%

Approximately 18.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Blackbird Leys is £46,592 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX4 6SF.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackbird Leys near OX4 6SF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Radley located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX4 6SF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBlackbird Leys ParkLargeWalking directions to Blackbird Leys Park
0.3 miGillians ParkLargeWalking directions to Gillians Park

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
5,385.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.37(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.62(+49%)
Drugs
8.88(+222%)
Other theft
7.4(+32%)
Vehicle crime
7.4(+99%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
55.01%
Other White
52
14.09%
Indian
18
4.88%
African
17
4.61%
Other Asian
15
4.07%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
28.11%
No qualifications
62
22.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
14.95%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.81%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
32.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
23.74%
Owns outright
22
15.83%
Social rents from council
20
14.39%
Shared ownership
12
8.63%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Blackbird Leys

Median price£340,000
Price per sq ft£397
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£305K – £365K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £397 per square foot) in Blackbird Leys area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,750 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackbird Leys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced18£345,000£384
Semi-Detached10£332,500£431
Flats1£193,750£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackbird Leys

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackbird Leys.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253,000£274,500
2017£225,000£310,500£281,500
2018£250,000£275,000£289,000
2019£230,000£305,500£266,500
2020£307,500£280,000
2021£187,500£301,000£300,000
2022£220,000£325,000£330,000
2023£172,500£330,000£303,000
2024£205,000£347,000£317,000
2025£210,000£375,000£350,000
2026£347,500£327,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackbird Leys.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackbird Leys.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295£290
2017£296£355£300
2018£391£334£323
2019£323£296£313
2020£347£345
2021£353£383£329
2022£480£333£366
2023£297£352£338
2024£373£361£358
2025£422£397£382
2026£440£365
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackbird Leys.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackbird Leys in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX4 6SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX4 6SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 202612, Juniper Drive, Oxford, OX4 6RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000
19 Dec 20253, Briar Way, Oxford, OX4 6SETerracedFreehold£203,000
12 May 202593, Sorrel Road, Oxford, OX4 6SHFlatsLeasehold£193,750
27 Jan 202511, Vetch Place, Oxford, OX4 6QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£391,000
23 Feb 20268, Pine Close, Oxford, OX4 6SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£322,500

Schools

In the OX4 6SF postcode area, located within Blackbird Leys, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX4 6SF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPegasus SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableMabel Prichard SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOrchard Meadow Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX4 6SF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX4 6SF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOxford Supermarket170 Pegasus Road, Oxford, OX4 6JQWalking directions to Oxford Supermarket
0.4 miLidlWatlington Road, Oxford, OX4 6NFWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miBest-one75 Balfour Road, Oxford, OX4 6AGWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miMorrisons Daily69 Balfour Road, Oxford, OX4 6AGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miSparDunnock Way, Oxford, OX4 7EXWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oxford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,705
Band B£1,989
Band C£2,273
Band D£2,557
Band E£3,125
Band F£3,694
Band G£4,262
Band H£5,114

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 OX4 6SF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lubna Arshad

Blackbird Leys - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Anneliese Dodds

Oxford East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictOxfordE07000178
Parliamentary ConstituencyOxford EastE14001419
WardBlackbird LeysE05013097
ParishBlackbird LeysE04008096
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blackbird LeysE02005956
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oxford 017AE01028517
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about OX4 6SF

Is OX4 6SF (Blackbird Leys) safe?

The area around OX4 6SF records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near OX4 6SF?

The median sale price around OX4 6SF in Blackbird Leys is £340,000 (about £397 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX4 6SF?

There are 6 schools close to OX4 6SF, including Pegasus School (Good), Mabel Prichard School (Good) and Orchard Meadow Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OX4 6SF?

OX4 6SF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,849 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX4 6SF (Blackbird Leys) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oxford East covering OX4 6SF is Anneliese Dodds (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lubna Arshad (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

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.