Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

KINGS CROSS ROAD, OX2 7BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS CROSS ROAD, OX2 7BZ.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 75,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX2 7BZ 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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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

OX2 7BZ 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 7BZ is a sought-after residential area on Kings Cross Road, 0.4km from Sunnymead in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Cutteslowe & Sunnymead ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k. 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 7BZ are sourced from Output Area E00145648 (shared with 44 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 7BZ. 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

White / British73.5%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed11.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 264,000

1 sales · Mean £ 264,000

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

OX2 7BZ has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences33
Shoplifting21
Public order19
Vehicle crime18
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Northern House Academy

Inadequate82 pupils0.5 km
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Cutteslowe Primary School

Good357 pupils0.6 km
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The Cherwell School

Outstanding2062 pupils0.6 km
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Wolvercote Primary School

Good332 pupils1.4 km
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St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils1.5 km
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St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford

Good392 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Cook0.4 km
  • Grape Minds0.5 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.4 km
  • Wild Honey0.4 km
  • Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers0.3 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Cotswold House0.5 km
  • Marlborough House Hotel0.7 km
  • Remont0.5 km
  • Remont Hotel0.7 km
  • The Galaxie Hotel0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • North Oxford Conservative Club0.4 km
  • Oxford Bridge Club0.8 km
  • Wadham College Pavilion0.5 km
  • North Oxford Association Community Centre0.5 km
  • The Dew Drop Inn0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Bickels Yard0.5 km
  • Burnout BBQ0.4 km
  • D'Overbroeck's College0.3 km
  • Nai's Eatery0.4 km
  • New Dancing Dragon0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative (and Chozen)0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Taylors0.4 km
  • LB's Deli0.4 km
  • Pasta Evangelists0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway2.8 km
  • Oxford3.1 km
  • Islip5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Hamilton Road0.3 km
  • South Parade east0.3 km
  • Hamilton Road0.4 km
  • Summertown Shops0.4 km
  • Summertown Shops0.5 km