OX2 6UW is a sought-after residential area on Northmoor Road, 0.2km from Park Town in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Summertown ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For serious buyers, OX2 6UW is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.6M. 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 6UW are sourced from Output Area E00185847 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHMOOR ROAD, OX2 6UW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHMOOR ROAD, OX2 6UW.
992
31
£ 86,400 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 6UW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX2 6UW combines high owner-occupation (55%), strong property values (£1.6M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.6M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 6UW. The average age is 31.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,175,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,156,250
Detached
£ 3,640,000
2 sales · Mean £ 3,640,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 6UW has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
The Cherwell School
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
Northern House Academy
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
The Swan School
Meadowbrook College
Oxfordshire Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Galaxie Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Oxford Bridge Club0.6 km
- The Royal Oak1.0 km
- North Oxford Association Community Centre0.8 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.5 km
- The Rose And Crown0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Bickels Yard0.8 km
- Spice Lounge0.9 km
- Xi'an Restaurant0.9 km
- St Clare's Bardwell Road Centre0.1 km
- Compass Group UK Ltd At Eagle House1.0 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Midcounties Co-operative (and Chozen)0.8 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Daisies Flower Shop1.0 km
- Londis1.0 km
- The Grog Shop0.9 km
- MAGAZIN TRADITIONAL ROMANESC LA CUMATRU1.0 km
- Mai Sushi0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pasta Evangelists0.8 km
- Peppers Burgers1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.8 km
- Oxford Parkway4.1 km
- Islip6.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Margarets Road east0.1 km
- Bardwell Rd HAR DEL0.1 km
- St Margarets Road east0.1 km
- Bardwell Rd HAR DEL0.1 km
- Linton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX26UW · Data under Open Government Licence