OX2 6QL is a sought-after residential area on Crick Road, 0.0km 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 6QL offers 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. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The predominance of young residents (average age 26) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £7.1M. 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 6QL are sourced from Output Area E00145522 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRICK ROAD, OX2 6QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRICK ROAD, OX2 6QL.
546
26
£ 50,300 /yr
12%
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
Average age 26, 48% renting. OX2 6QL has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 6QL. The average age is 25.8. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 5,556,250
4 sales · Mean £ 5,490,625
Semi-Detached
£ 3,587,500
2 sales · Mean £ 3,587,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 6QL has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are bicycle theft and violence and sexual offences. 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
The Swan School
Meadowbrook College
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Oxfordshire Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- St Clare's Bardwell Road Centre0.4 km
- Compass Group UK Ltd At Cafe Bar West0.5 km
- Gee's Restaurant0.3 km
- Kellogg Hub Cafe0.2 km
- Old Parsonage Hotel0.4 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- 2 North Parade Stores0.3 km
- K's News Hub0.3 km
- Branca Food0.8 km
- Demijohn0.7 km
- Jericho Cheese Company0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Gardeners Arms0.3 km
- The Rose And Crown0.3 km
- Angels Cocktail Bar0.7 km
- Jude The Obscure0.8 km
- Love Jericho0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Koto0.8 km
- Taylors0.7 km
- Peppers Burgers0.8 km
- Kowloon House0.8 km
- Najar's Place0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.5 km
- Oxford Parkway4.6 km
- Islip6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Park Town0.3 km
- Bevington Road0.3 km
- Bevington Road0.3 km
- Park Town0.3 km
- Bardwell Rd HAR DEL0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX26QL · Data under Open Government Licence