OX2 6PR is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Norham Manor in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Walton Manor ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OX2 6PR offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6PR are sourced from Output Area E00145523 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX2 6PR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX2 6PR.
215
46
£ 50,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 6PR 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 6PR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 48% 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 6PR. The average age is 45.5. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 6PR has low crime rates — 11 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
Meadowbrook College
The Swan School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- St Clare's Bardwell Road Centre0.4 km
- Common Ground Workspace0.8 km
- Gail's Bakery0.8 km
- Moshi0.8 km
- Compass Group UK Ltd At Eagle House0.7 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Ali's Jericho Store1.0 km
- Daisies Flower Shop0.6 km
- Londis0.7 km
- The Grog Shop0.7 km
- Branca Food0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Raoul's Bar0.8 km
- Jericho Tavern0.8 km
- The Rickety Press0.8 km
- Angels Cocktail Bar0.7 km
- Jude The Obscure0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Koto0.6 km
- Kowloon House0.6 km
- Najar's Place0.9 km
- Taylors0.7 km
- Peppers Burgers0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.4 km
- Oxford Parkway4.5 km
- Islip6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Park Town0.1 km
- Park Town0.1 km
- Bevington Road0.2 km
- Bevington Road0.3 km
- Bardwell Rd HAR DEL0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX26PR · Data under Open Government Licence