OX2 7DL is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Summertown in Oxford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cutteslowe & Sunnymead ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
Within the OX2 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7DL are sourced from Output Area E00145650 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX2 7DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX2 7DL.
436
32
£ 75,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 7DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates OX2 7DL — age 32, 40% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 7DL. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 7DL has low crime rates — 36 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
Cutteslowe Primary School
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
Wolvercote Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Wadham College Pavilion0.5 km
- North Oxford Conservative Club0.2 km
- Oxford Bridge Club0.5 km
- North Oxford Association Community Centre0.2 km
- The Dew Drop Inn0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Linton Lodge Hotel0.9 km
- St Andrew's Parochial Church Council1.0 km
- Bickels Yard0.2 km
- Burnout BBQ0.1 km
- D'Overbroeck's College0.3 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Cook0.0 km
- Grape Minds0.2 km
- Holland And Barrett0.0 km
- Wild Honey0.2 km
- Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Cotswold House0.6 km
- Marlborough House Hotel0.6 km
- Remont0.6 km
- Remont Hotel0.8 km
- The Galaxie Hotel0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- Midcounties Co-operative (and Chozen)0.2 km
- Tesco0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Taylors0.0 km
- LB's Deli0.0 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford2.7 km
- Oxford Parkway3.0 km
- Islip5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Summertown Shops0.0 km
- Summertown Shops0.1 km
- Summertown Shops0.1 km
- South Parade east0.2 km
- Thorncliffe Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX27DL · Data under Open Government Licence