OX2 7BN is a sought-after residential area on Elizabeth Jennings Way, 1.0km from Summertown in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Summertown ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M. 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 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00172592 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELIZABETH JENNINGS WAY, OX2 7BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELIZABETH JENNINGS WAY, OX2 7BN.
230
36
£ 86,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 7BN 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX2 7BN spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. £1.3M prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 7BN. The average age is 36.0. 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: 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
Flat
£ 965,000
6 sales · Mean £ 1,145,466
Terraced
£ 1,200,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,213,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 7BN has low crime rates — 18 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
Wolvercote Primary School
Cutteslowe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Wadham College Pavilion0.9 km
- North Oxford Association Community Centre0.5 km
- The Dew Drop Inn0.6 km
- The Anchor0.7 km
- North Oxford Conservative Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Linton Lodge Hotel0.9 km
- St Andrew's Parochial Church Council0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Crepe Affaire0.7 km
- Gail's Bakery0.5 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers0.7 km
- El Rincon0.5 km
- MAGAZIN TRADITIONAL ROMANESC LA CUMATRU0.5 km
- Mai Sushi0.5 km
- Majestic Wine0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Adams Guest House0.7 km
- Burlington House0.9 km
- Lina Guest House0.7 km
- Marlborough House Hotel0.7 km
- The Galaxie Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative (and Chozen)0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- LB's Deli0.5 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.5 km
- Taylors0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford2.3 km
- Oxford Parkway3.4 km
- Islip6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lark Hill0.1 km
- Lark Hill0.1 km
- Rackham Place0.1 km
- Rackham Place0.1 km
- Beech Croft Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX27BN · Data under Open Government Licence