OX2 7AL is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Summertown in Oxford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Summertown ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
This is 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 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 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00145615 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX2 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX2 7AL.
302
47
£ 86,400 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 7AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
OX2 7AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 60% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 7AL. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 7AL has low crime rates — 22 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
The Cherwell School
Northern House Academy
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
Cutteslowe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Cook0.5 km
- Grape Minds0.6 km
- Holland And Barrett0.5 km
- Wild Honey0.6 km
- 2 North Parade Stores1.0 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Marlborough House Hotel1.0 km
- The Galaxie Hotel0.2 km
- Adams Guest House0.7 km
- Burlington House1.0 km
- Lina Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- North Oxford Conservative Club0.7 km
- Oxford Bridge Club0.0 km
- The Gardeners Arms1.0 km
- The Rose And Crown1.0 km
- Wadham College Pavilion0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Bickels Yard0.3 km
- Burnout BBQ0.6 km
- D'Overbroeck's College0.9 km
- New Dancing Dragon0.8 km
- Pompette0.6 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Midcounties Co-operative (and Chozen)0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Taylors0.5 km
- LB's Deli0.5 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford2.2 km
- Oxford Parkway3.5 km
- Islip6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lathbury Road east0.0 km
- Lathbury Road east0.1 km
- Ferry Pool Road0.2 km
- Belbroughton Rd HAR DEL0.2 km
- Belbroughton Rd HAR DEL0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX27AL · Data under Open Government Licence