OX2 6GF is a sought-after residential area on Walton Well Road, 0.4km from Walton Manor in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Walton Manor 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £597k, up 74.5% 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 6GF are sourced from Output Area E00172559 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALTON WELL ROAD, OX2 6GF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTON WELL ROAD, OX2 6GF.
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43
£ 50,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 6GF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
OX2 6GF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 23% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £597k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 74.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 6GF. The average age is 42.8. 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
£ 600,000
15 sales · Mean £ 628,976
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 6GF has low crime rates — 30 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
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
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- 2 North Parade Stores0.6 km
- K's News Hub0.6 km
- Asian Eats1.0 km
- Branca Food0.2 km
- Demijohn0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Gardeners Arms0.6 km
- The Rose And Crown0.6 km
- Angels Cocktail Bar0.7 km
- Jude The Obscure0.3 km
- Love Jericho0.6 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Viny's Cafe0.6 km
- Al-Andalus0.6 km
- Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant And Cafe0.9 km
- Bardias0.6 km
- Branca Restaurant0.2 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative0.6 km
- The Co-operative0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Koto0.2 km
- Kowloon House0.2 km
- Najar's Place0.8 km
- RG0.9 km
- Taylors0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Oxford Hotel1.0 km
- YHA Oxford1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford0.9 km
- Oxford Parkway4.8 km
- Islip7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Arms0.1 km
- Victoria Arms0.1 km
- Cranham Street0.2 km
- Cranham Street0.2 km
- Phoenix Cinema0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX26GF · Data under Open Government Licence