OX2 6EH is a sought-after residential area on St Bernards Road, 0.2km from Walton Manor in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Walton Manor ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OX2 6EH offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £689k, up 16.7% year-on-year. 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 6EH are sourced from Output Area E00145518 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST BERNARDS ROAD, OX2 6EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST BERNARDS ROAD, OX2 6EH.
307
45
£ 50,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 6EH 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
OX2 6EH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 6EH. The average age is 44.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 330,000
5 sales · Mean £ 359,500
Terraced
£ 772,500
6 sales · Mean £ 832,166
Semi-Detached
£ 1,600,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,600,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 6EH has low crime rates — 44 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
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
West Oxford Community Primary School
The Cherwell School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- St Clare's Bardwell Road Centre0.8 km
- St Andrew's Parochial Church Council0.9 km
- Viny's Cafe0.4 km
- Al-Andalus0.5 km
- Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant And Cafe0.8 km
- + 65 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- 2 North Parade Stores0.4 km
- K's News Hub0.4 km
- Asian Eats0.9 km
- Branca Food0.2 km
- Demijohn0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Gardeners Arms0.4 km
- The Rose And Crown0.4 km
- Angels Cocktail Bar0.5 km
- Jude The Obscure0.2 km
- Love Jericho0.5 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ali Inn1.0 km
- Eurobar1.0 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative0.5 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Koto0.2 km
- Kowloon House0.2 km
- Najar's Place0.7 km
- Organic Deli0.9 km
- Taylors0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.0 km
- Oxford Parkway4.7 km
- Islip7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Arms0.2 km
- Plantation Road0.2 km
- Phoenix Cinema0.2 km
- Plantation Road0.2 km
- Victoria Arms0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX26EH · Data under Open Government Licence