OX2 6QZ is a sought-after residential area on Rutherway, 0.5km from Walton Manor in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Walton Manor ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX2, OX2 6QZ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M. 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 6QZ are sourced from Output Area E00145526 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUTHERWAY, OX2 6QZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTHERWAY, OX2 6QZ.
284
45
£ 86,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 6QZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
OX2 6QZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.0M, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 6QZ. The average age is 44.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,040,000
4 sales · Mean £ 993,375
Terraced
£ 840,000
1 sales · Mean £ 840,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 6QZ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
The Cherwell School
Northern House Academy
West Oxford Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- St Clare's Bardwell Road Centre1.0 km
- Common Ground Workspace1.0 km
- Gail's Bakery1.0 km
- Moshi1.0 km
- Compass Group UK Ltd At Eagle House0.4 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Ali's Jericho Store0.9 km
- Daisies Flower Shop0.6 km
- Londis0.5 km
- The Grog Shop0.4 km
- Branca Food0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Raoul's Bar0.9 km
- Jericho Tavern0.7 km
- Medley Sailing Club0.7 km
- The Rickety Press0.6 km
- Jude The Obscure0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Koto0.6 km
- Kowloon House0.6 km
- Peppers Burgers0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.3 km
- Oxford Parkway4.4 km
- Islip7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Tackley Place0.2 km
- Farndon Road0.2 km
- Tackley Place0.2 km
- Farndon Road0.2 km
- Victoria Arms0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX26QZ · Data under Open Government Licence