Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

CRICK ROAD, OX2 6QL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRICK ROAD, OX2 6QL.

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Population

546

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 50,300 /yr

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Employed

12%

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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2/10
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7/10
workEmployment
2/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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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.

home £7,143,750 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British78.8%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

12%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Bicycle theft13
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft6
Burglary5
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.7 km
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St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School

Good172 pupils0.9 km
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St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford

Good392 pupils1.1 km
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The Cherwell School

Outstanding2062 pupils1.2 km
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The Swan School

436 pupils1.4 km
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Meadowbrook College

Good15 pupils1.4 km
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St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School

Good408 pupils1.5 km
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Oxfordshire Hospital School

Outstanding0 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.8 km
  • The Co-operative0.8 km
fastfood

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