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.
KINGS CROSS ROAD, OX2 7BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS CROSS ROAD, OX2 7BZ.
303
46
£ 75,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Northern House Academy
Cutteslowe Primary School
The Cherwell School
Wolvercote Primary School
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Midcounties Co-operative (and Chozen)0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: OX27BZ · Data under Open Government Licence