Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

PARK TOWN, OX2 6SL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK TOWN, OX2 6SL.

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Population

747

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 50,300 /yr

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Employed

20%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX2 6SL spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

OX2 6SL is a sought-after residential area on Park Town, 0.1km from Park Town in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Walton Manor ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, OX2 6SL offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £3.0M. 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 6SL are sourced from Output Area E00186080 (shared with 45 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 6SL. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.6%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

20%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 3,735,000

2 sales · Mean £ 3,735,000

Terraced

£ 1,775,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,775,000

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

OX2 6SL has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft11
Violence and sexual offences10
Bicycle theft8
Burglary5
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.6 km
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The Cherwell School

Outstanding2062 pupils0.9 km
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St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford

Good392 pupils1.0 km
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St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School

Good172 pupils1.1 km
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Meadowbrook College

Good15 pupils1.3 km
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The Swan School

436 pupils1.3 km
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St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School

Good408 pupils1.4 km
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Oxfordshire Hospital School

Outstanding0 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • St Clare's Bardwell Road Centre0.1 km
  • Compass Group UK Ltd At Cafe Bar West0.8 km
  • Gee's Restaurant0.4 km
  • Kellogg Hub Cafe0.4 km
  • Old Parsonage Hotel0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • 2 North Parade Stores0.4 km
  • K's News Hub0.4 km
  • Branca Food1.0 km
  • Demijohn1.0 km
  • The Oxford Wine Company Limited1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Gardeners Arms0.4 km
  • The Rose And Crown0.4 km
  • Angels Cocktail Bar1.0 km
  • Jude The Obscure1.0 km
  • The Royal Oak0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Koto1.0 km
  • Taylors1.0 km
  • Peppers Burgers1.0 km
  • Kowloon House1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Galaxie Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford1.7 km
  • Oxford Parkway4.3 km
  • Islip6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bardwell Rd HAR DEL0.1 km
  • Bardwell Rd HAR DEL0.1 km
  • Park Town0.3 km
  • Park Town0.3 km
  • St Margarets Road east0.3 km