A420 Oxford
1 address across 1 postcode (OX2), about 60 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 41618069.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Oxford costs £2,678 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, North Hinksey Nature Reserve, is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 57 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Observatory Medical Practice, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 54% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Oxford in 2026-27: Band D £2,678 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,786 | £2,083 | £2,381 | £2,678 | £3,274 | £3,869 | £4,464 | £5,357 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (44% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Houses in Multiple Occupation Article 4 Direction.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Oxford.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 47 West Way Oxford OX2 0JF: up to 11 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- Riverside Court, 9 West Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 0JB: up to 34 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- 8 Elms Road, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9JZ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Botley Centre, West Way, Botley: up to 140 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Ideal eyes 76 West Way Botley Oxford, OX29JT: up to 5 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 96 West Way, Oxford, OX2 9JU: up to 5 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- The Willows, 4 Yarnells Road, North Hinksey, Oxford, OX2 0JY: up to 5 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- The Willows, 4 Yarnells Road, North Hinksey, Oxford, OX2 0JY: up to 5 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 57 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX2 0JH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oxford 8.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Oxford Parkway 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Radley 132,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Minns Industrial Estate Botley | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gloucester Green Bus Station Oxford City Centre | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Elms Parade car park | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 65.2 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Observatory Medical Practice | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Medipill Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 390 m |
| Hospital | Warneford Hospital Opd | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Oxford Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-op Little Clarendon | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Hinksey Nature Reserve 3,710 m² | 220 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6.3 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Playing Field 2.2 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,210 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Seacourt medieval settlement 760m west of Manor Farm, Binsey, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Seacourt medieval settlement 760m west of Manor Farm, Binsey | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| North Hinksey conduit house | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Osney Abbey (remains of) | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| St Sepulchre's Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Worcester College | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchcomb's Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Fiddler's Island | Island | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Fiddler's Island Streams | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Hangman's Bottom | Valley | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Oxford: see them on the Oxford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botley School | Primary | 3–11 | 320 m | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| West Oxford Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Matthew Arnold School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee OX2 0JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| JD.Com International Logistics UK Ltd Oxford Depot OX2 0LX | Distributors/Transporters | 180 m | 4 Good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Oxford Food Hub OX2 0LX | Distributors/Transporters | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Natural Bread OX2 0LX | Manufacturers/packers | 250 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Tap Social Movement OX2 0LX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 4 Good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Kaffirost OX2 0LX | Manufacturers/packers | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Coffee #1 OX2 9TE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Noodle king OX2 9TJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Tempering Indian Restaurant & Bar OX2 9TJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Hedges Butchers OX2 9LG | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Slice Hospitality Limited OX2 9TJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Rox Piri Piri OX2 9TJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Harrisons Fish & Chip Co. OX2 9LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2026 |
| Taylors OX2 9LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily OX2 9LG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (33).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 23% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 54% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- OX2 0JH: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
A420 · West Way · West Way · Old Botley · West Way · West Way · North Hinksey Lane · West Way · A420 · A420 · Nursery Close · A420
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.