OX2 7AY is a sought-after residential area on Beech Croft Road, 0.7km from Summertown in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Summertown ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX2, OX2 7AY offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00145652 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECH CROFT ROAD, OX2 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH CROFT ROAD, OX2 7AY.
246
46
£ 75,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 7AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
OX2 7AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.4M, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.4M 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 7AY. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,350,000
5 sales · Mean £ 1,382,000
Detached
£ 1,620,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,620,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 7AY has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
Wolvercote Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- St Clare's Bardwell Road Centre0.8 km
- Cherwell Boathouse Restaurant0.9 km
- Linton Lodge Hotel0.6 km
- St Andrew's Parochial Church Council0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Wadham College Pavilion0.6 km
- North Oxford Association Community Centre0.3 km
- The Dew Drop Inn0.4 km
- The Anchor0.7 km
- North Oxford Conservative Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers0.6 km
- El Rincon0.4 km
- MAGAZIN TRADITIONAL ROMANESC LA CUMATRU0.3 km
- Mai Sushi0.2 km
- Majestic Wine0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Adams Guest House0.6 km
- Burlington House0.8 km
- Lina Guest House0.6 km
- Marlborough House Hotel0.8 km
- The Galaxie Hotel0.2 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative (and Chozen)0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- LB's Deli0.4 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.2 km
- Taylors0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford2.3 km
- Oxford Parkway3.4 km
- Islip6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Beech Croft Road0.1 km
- Beech Croft Road0.1 km
- Thorncliffe Road0.2 km
- Lathbury Road east0.2 km
- Ferry Pool Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX27AY · Data under Open Government Licence