oxford OX27 Postcodes

Oxford (OX27)

The OX27 postcode area is located in the Oxford postcode town region, within the county of Buckinghamshire, and contains a total of 374 individual postcodes.

There are 43 electoral wards in the OX27 postcode area, including Abingdon, Bampton, Banbury, Bicester, Burford, Carterton, Chinnor, Chipping Norton, Didcot, Kidlington, Oxford, Thame, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington, Witney, Woodstock which come under the local authority of the Aylesbury Vale Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 34% of people in OX27 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of OX27 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The OX27 postcode is in the Oxford district of Oxfordshire, England, within the Oxford City Council area.

The postcode covers the village of South Hinksey, on the south bank of the River Thames just outside Oxford city centre, as well as a number of villages and hamlets around South Hinksey including Kennington, Bayworth, Beckley, Stanton St. John and Eynsham. It also includes part of the historic Great Western District comprising the country homes of Iffley, Wheatley, Littleworth, Godstow and Binsey and a number of villages on the outskirts of Oxford.

The OX27 postcode is located just to the south of the M40 motorway, with junction 9 providing convenient access to the A40 and A34. The villages of South Hinksey and Kennington are closest to Oxford, both about 4 miles south of the city centre.

The OX27 postcode is mainly rural in nature, and the majority of it is located within the Oxford green belt, a protected area of countryside that surrounds the city of Oxford. As such, it is home to a range of protected species including rare birds, bats, butterflies, wildflowers and many other plants and animals.

The Oxford Canal runs through a stretch of the OX27 postcode with many interesting places to explore on its banks, including the historic pub and canal bridge at Neo Park in South Hinksey. There are numerous walks to explore near the postcode too, including Grandpont Nature Reserve between South Hinksey and Oxford City Centre. Fans of outdoor activities can take advantage of the nearby Nags Head Nature Reserve in nearby Kennington, which also has a popular pub and restaurant, and the popular Waterperry Gardens and Rousham Park.

TheOX27 postcode is a charming area of Oxfordshire that offers easy access to the amenities of Oxford City Centre, as well as an impressive range of wildlife and outdoor activities. Visitors to the area can stay in the local hotels, pubs, and cottages to enjoy the area, or take advantage of the nearby activities to explore further. From beautiful countryside to historic homes, and charming villages to lively pubs, there's something for everyone in the OX27 postcode.

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