OX2 6BJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Jericho in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Carfax & Jericho ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX2 6BJ 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00145450 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX2 6BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX2 6BJ.
210
40
£ 71,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 6BJ 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
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in OX2 6BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 6BJ. The average age is 40.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 6BJ has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
West Oxford Community Primary School
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- 2 North Parade Stores0.8 km
- K's News Hub0.8 km
- Costa Odeon0.9 km
- Globe Newsmarket0.6 km
- Asian Eats0.8 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- The Gardeners Arms0.8 km
- The Rose And Crown0.8 km
- Cafe From Crisis0.8 km
- Fever0.9 km
- Angels Cocktail Bar0.6 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Viny's Cafe0.8 km
- Al-Shami Lebanese Restaurant And Richmond Hotel0.4 km
- Arts At The Old Fire Station0.8 km
- Ask1.0 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.9 km
- + 90 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- KFC1.0 km
- Kowloon House0.3 km
- Najar's Place0.7 km
- Organic Deli0.9 km
- Koto0.3 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Ali Inn0.8 km
- The Osney Arms0.9 km
- Westgate Hotel0.8 km
- The Royal Oxford Hotel0.7 km
- Victoria House Hotel0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Co-operative0.5 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- The Co-operative0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford0.6 km
- Oxford Parkway5.0 km
- Islip7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Allam Street0.1 km
- Canal Street0.1 km
- Allam Street0.1 km
- Canal Street0.1 km
- Great Clarendon Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX26BJ · Data under Open Government Licence