OX2 7BE is a sought-after residential area on Oakthorpe Road, 0.7km from Summertown in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Summertown ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX2, OX2 7BE offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At just 20 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00172564 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKTHORPE ROAD, OX2 7BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKTHORPE ROAD, OX2 7BE.
741
20
£ 75,800 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 7BE combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£1.1M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 7BE. The average age is 19.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,175,000
Terraced
£ 940,000
1 sales · Mean £ 940,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 7BE has low crime rates — 43 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
Northern House Academy
The Cherwell School
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
Cutteslowe Primary School
Wolvercote Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Cook0.2 km
- Grape Minds0.2 km
- Holland And Barrett0.2 km
- Wild Honey0.3 km
- Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Cotswold House0.8 km
- Marlborough House Hotel0.6 km
- Remont0.8 km
- Remont Hotel1.0 km
- The Galaxie Hotel0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- North Oxford Conservative Club0.3 km
- Oxford Bridge Club0.3 km
- North Oxford Association Community Centre0.2 km
- The Dew Drop Inn0.2 km
- The Anchor0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Bickels Yard0.2 km
- Burnout BBQ0.3 km
- D'Overbroeck's College0.5 km
- Nai's Eatery1.0 km
- New Dancing Dragon0.4 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Midcounties Co-operative (and Chozen)0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Taylors0.2 km
- LB's Deli0.2 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford2.5 km
- Oxford Parkway3.2 km
- Islip5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Summertown Shops0.1 km
- Summertown Shops0.1 km
- Thorncliffe Road0.2 km
- Beech Croft Road0.2 km
- Beech Croft Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX27BE · Data under Open Government Licence