Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

NORHAM ROAD, OX2 6SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORHAM ROAD, OX2 6SQ.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 50,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX2 6SQ 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

OX2 6SQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX2 6SQ is a sought-after residential area on Norham Road, 0.1km 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 6SQ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £4.0M. 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 6SQ are sourced from Output Area E00145523 (shared with 8 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 6SQ. 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

White / British83.3%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 3,471,500

2 sales · Mean £ 3,471,500

Detached

£ 4,600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 4,600,000

Flat

£ 835,000

1 sales · Mean £ 835,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX2 6SQ has low crime rates — 9 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 theft10
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft7
Burglary5
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.6 km
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St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School

Good172 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.1 km
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Meadowbrook College

Good15 pupils1.3 km
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The Swan School

436 pupils1.3 km
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St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School

Good408 pupils1.4 km
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Oxfordshire Hospital School

Outstanding0 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • St Clare's Bardwell Road Centre0.3 km
  • Common Ground Workspace0.9 km
  • Gail's Bakery0.9 km
  • Moshi0.9 km
  • Compass Group UK Ltd At Cafe Bar West0.7 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Raoul's Bar1.0 km
  • The Gardeners Arms0.3 km
  • The Rose And Crown0.3 km
  • Angels Cocktail Bar0.8 km
  • Jude The Obscure0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • 2 North Parade Stores0.3 km
  • K's News Hub0.3 km
  • Branca Food0.9 km
  • Demijohn0.8 km
  • Jericho Cheese Company0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Koto0.9 km
  • Taylors0.8 km
  • Peppers Burgers0.9 km
  • Kowloon House0.9 km
  • Najar's Place1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford1.6 km
  • Oxford Parkway4.5 km
  • Islip6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Town0.3 km
  • Bardwell Rd HAR DEL0.3 km
  • Bardwell Rd HAR DEL0.3 km
  • Park Town0.3 km
  • Bevington Road0.4 km