Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

NORTH PARADE AVENUE, OX2 6LX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH PARADE AVENUE, OX2 6LX.

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Population

747

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 50,300 /yr

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Employed

20%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

OX2 6LX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 49% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX2 6LX is a sought-after residential area on North Parade Avenue, 0.3km 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 6LX offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £468k. 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 6LX are sourced from Output Area E00186080 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 6LX. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.6%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

20%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 695,000

1 sales · Mean £ 695,000

Flat

£ 497,500

4 sales · Mean £ 444,375

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX2 6LX has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are bicycle theft and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Bicycle theft17
Other theft17
Violence and sexual offences17
Burglary10
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.4 km
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St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School

Good172 pupils0.8 km
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St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford

Good392 pupils0.8 km
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The Cherwell School

Outstanding2062 pupils1.1 km
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Northern House Academy

Inadequate82 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Oxford Bridge Club1.0 km
  • Raoul's Bar0.8 km
  • Jericho Tavern0.7 km
  • The Rickety Press0.7 km
  • Angels Cocktail Bar0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • St Clare's Bardwell Road Centre0.4 km
  • Common Ground Workspace0.7 km
  • Gail's Bakery0.7 km
  • Moshi0.7 km
  • Compass Group UK Ltd At Eagle House0.6 km
  • + 44 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Ali's Jericho Store0.9 km
  • Daisies Flower Shop0.6 km
  • Londis0.6 km
  • The Grog Shop0.5 km
  • Branca Food0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Koto0.6 km
  • Kowloon House0.6 km
  • Najar's Place0.9 km
  • Taylors0.7 km
  • Peppers Burgers0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford1.4 km
  • Oxford Parkway4.5 km
  • Islip7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Town0.1 km
  • Park Town0.1 km
  • Plantation Road0.2 km
  • Plantation Road0.2 km
  • Canterbury Road0.2 km