OX2 6SL is a sought-after residential area on Park Town, 0.1km from Park Town in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Walton Manor ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OX2 6SL offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £3.0M. 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 6SL are sourced from Output Area E00186080 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK TOWN, OX2 6SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK TOWN, OX2 6SL.
747
30
£ 50,300 /yr
20%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX2 6SL spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. 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 6SL. The average age is 30.2. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 3,735,000
2 sales · Mean £ 3,735,000
Terraced
£ 1,775,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,775,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 6SL has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other 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
The Cherwell School
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Meadowbrook College
The Swan School
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Oxfordshire Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- St Clare's Bardwell Road Centre0.1 km
- Compass Group UK Ltd At Cafe Bar West0.8 km
- Gee's Restaurant0.4 km
- Kellogg Hub Cafe0.4 km
- Old Parsonage Hotel0.7 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- 2 North Parade Stores0.4 km
- K's News Hub0.4 km
- Branca Food1.0 km
- Demijohn1.0 km
- The Oxford Wine Company Limited1.0 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Gardeners Arms0.4 km
- The Rose And Crown0.4 km
- Angels Cocktail Bar1.0 km
- Jude The Obscure1.0 km
- The Royal Oak0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Koto1.0 km
- Taylors1.0 km
- Peppers Burgers1.0 km
- Kowloon House1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Galaxie Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.7 km
- Oxford Parkway4.3 km
- Islip6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bardwell Rd HAR DEL0.1 km
- Bardwell Rd HAR DEL0.1 km
- Park Town0.3 km
- Park Town0.3 km
- St Margarets Road east0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX26SL · Data under Open Government Licence