Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

RUTHERWAY, OX2 6QZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTHERWAY, OX2 6QZ.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 86,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX2 6QZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

OX2 6QZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.0M, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

OX2 6QZ is a sought-after residential area on Rutherway, 0.5km from Walton Manor in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Walton Manor ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX2, OX2 6QZ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for OX2 6QZ are sourced from Output Area E00145526 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 6QZ. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.4%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,040,000

4 sales · Mean £ 993,375

Terraced

£ 840,000

1 sales · Mean £ 840,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX2 6QZ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Drugs16
Other theft14
Bicycle theft11
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford

Good392 pupils0.3 km
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St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.5 km
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St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School

Good172 pupils0.8 km
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The Cherwell School

Outstanding2062 pupils1.3 km
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Northern House Academy

Inadequate82 pupils1.5 km
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West Oxford Community Primary School

Good227 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • St Clare's Bardwell Road Centre1.0 km
  • Common Ground Workspace1.0 km
  • Gail's Bakery1.0 km
  • Moshi1.0 km
  • Compass Group UK Ltd At Eagle House0.4 km
  • + 35 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Ali's Jericho Store0.9 km
  • Daisies Flower Shop0.6 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • The Grog Shop0.4 km
  • Branca Food0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Raoul's Bar0.9 km
  • Jericho Tavern0.7 km
  • Medley Sailing Club0.7 km
  • The Rickety Press0.6 km
  • Jude The Obscure0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Koto0.6 km
  • Kowloon House0.6 km
  • Peppers Burgers0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford1.3 km
  • Oxford Parkway4.4 km
  • Islip7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Tackley Place0.2 km
  • Farndon Road0.2 km
  • Tackley Place0.2 km
  • Farndon Road0.2 km
  • Victoria Arms0.3 km