Oxford City Council and Peabody are working together to bring 294 new affordable homes, shops, green spaces and a new Community Centre to Blackbird Leys.
The project is focused on the District Centre (including the ‘top shops’ and Blackbird Leys Community Centre) and land between Knights Road and the Kassam Stadium.
Find out the latest
We started construction at the end of 2023. This was after we received planning permission from the council in summer 2023.
Our contractor, Hill is carrying out building work on sites near Evenlode Tower, Windrush Tower, and on Knights Road.
How you can get involved
Are you interested in working on the Blackbird Leys redevelopment project or learning skills in construction? We’ll soon be setting out how the local community can get involved. Find out more in the newsletter in the download link below.
The Community Centre
We have now finalised designs for the new Community Centre, and have submitted a detailed planning application to Oxford City Council.
We have worked with local community to develop the designs and want to thank everyone for your input and involvement.
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What’s going on this month?
- Block A: we are waiting for approval from the Building Safety Regulator to begin further work – we expect this by the end of November.
- Block D: we will progress above ground construction including installing steel and concrete structures.
- Knights Road: work continues on the first 28 houses and foundation and drainage work.
- Information event: we will hold an event to update the community on forthcoming highways works on Tuesday 29 October at Holy Family Church from 3pm – 6pm.
Phasing plan showing District Centre and Knights Road.
When will construction be complete?
- Block A and the Community Centre – spring / summer 2026
- Block D – summer 2025
- Knights Road – between spring 2025 and spring 2026
Contact us
If you have any questions about the redevelopment project, please contact us, with ‘Blackbird Leys’ in the subject line.
If you have any questions about construction work, you can email Hill or call 0800 032 6760.
