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.
NORTH PARADE AVENUE, OX2 6LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH PARADE AVENUE, OX2 6LX.
747
30
£ 50,300 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
The Cherwell School
Northern House Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.6 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: OX26LX · Data under Open Government Licence