OX2 6SQ is a sought-after residential area on Norham Road, 0.1km from Norham Manor in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Walton Manor ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OX2 6SQ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £4.0M. 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 6SQ are sourced from Output Area E00145523 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORHAM ROAD, OX2 6SQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORHAM ROAD, OX2 6SQ.
215
46
£ 50,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 6SQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OX2 6SQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 6SQ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 3,471,500
2 sales · Mean £ 3,471,500
Detached
£ 4,600,000
1 sales · Mean £ 4,600,000
Flat
£ 835,000
1 sales · Mean £ 835,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 6SQ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are bicycle theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
The Cherwell School
Meadowbrook College
The Swan School
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Oxfordshire Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- St Clare's Bardwell Road Centre0.3 km
- Common Ground Workspace0.9 km
- Gail's Bakery0.9 km
- Moshi0.9 km
- Compass Group UK Ltd At Cafe Bar West0.7 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Raoul's Bar1.0 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.3 km
- The Rose And Crown0.3 km
- Angels Cocktail Bar0.8 km
- Jude The Obscure0.9 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- 2 North Parade Stores0.3 km
- K's News Hub0.3 km
- Branca Food0.9 km
- Demijohn0.8 km
- Jericho Cheese Company0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Koto0.9 km
- Taylors0.8 km
- Peppers Burgers0.9 km
- Kowloon House0.9 km
- Najar's Place1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.6 km
- Oxford Parkway4.5 km
- Islip6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Park Town0.3 km
- Bardwell Rd HAR DEL0.3 km
- Bardwell Rd HAR DEL0.3 km
- Park Town0.3 km
- Bevington Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX26SQ · Data under Open Government Licence