OX2 6QN is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Norham Manor in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Walton Manor ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 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 6QN are sourced from Output Area E00145523 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX2 6QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX2 6QN.
215
46
£ 50,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 6QN 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 6QN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 6QN. 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 6QN has low crime rates — 7 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
Meadowbrook College
The Swan School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- St Clare's Bardwell Road Centre0.5 km
- Balliol College - JCR Pantry1.0 km
- Compass Group UK Ltd At Cafe Bar West0.5 km
- Gee's Restaurant0.1 km
- Kellogg Hub Cafe0.1 km
- + 46 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- 2 North Parade Stores0.2 km
- K's News Hub0.2 km
- Branca Food0.6 km
- Demijohn0.6 km
- Jericho Cheese Company0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Gardeners Arms0.2 km
- The Rose And Crown0.2 km
- Angels Cocktail Bar0.6 km
- Jude The Obscure0.7 km
- Love Jericho0.7 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Koto0.6 km
- Taylors0.6 km
- Peppers Burgers0.7 km
- Kowloon House0.6 km
- Najar's Place0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.4 km
- Oxford Parkway4.6 km
- Islip7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bevington Road0.2 km
- Bevington Road0.2 km
- Park Town0.2 km
- Park Town0.3 km
- Plantation Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX26QN · Data under Open Government Licence