Is OX6 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in OX6 are higher than average, at 214 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of OX6?

The population for the OX6 area is approximately 19,339 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Cherwell, South East

OX6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OX6 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

19,339

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 57,063 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10

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9/10

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6/10

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10/10

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8/10

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8/10

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6/10

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7/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OX6's 71% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX6 is a postcode district in Cherwell, South East, covering 0 active and 1654 retired postcodes.

Safety: Crime runs above average across OX6 at 214 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OX6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%

Asian / British Asian4.4%

Black / African / Caribbean2.1%

Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active

FT: 40%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1585

Other theft828

Shoplifting316

Other crime254

Criminal damage and arson242