OX2 7RQ is a safe, established residential area on Banbury Road, 0.5km from Sunnymead in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Cutteslowe & Sunnymead ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX2 7RQ 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 7RQ are sourced from Output Area E00185852 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANBURY ROAD, OX2 7RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANBURY ROAD, OX2 7RQ.
344
35
£ 75,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 7RQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 41% social renting, OX2 7RQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 7RQ. The average age is 35.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 415,000
3 sales · Mean £ 405,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 7RQ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cutteslowe Primary School
Wolvercote Primary School
Northern House Academy
The Cherwell School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- North Oxford Golf Club1.0 km
- Baxterstorey At Pearson Education0.8 km
- Burnout BBQ1.0 km
- D'Overbroeck's College0.7 km
- Nai's Eatery0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- North Oxford Sports Club0.7 km
- North Oxford Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Plough0.9 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Grape Minds1.0 km
- Londis - First Turn Stores0.8 km
- OX2 Convenience Store0.5 km
- Wild Honey0.9 km
- Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Arden Lodge0.3 km
- Cotswold House0.4 km
- Hollybush Guest House0.6 km
- Marlborough House Hotel0.7 km
- Remont0.4 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway2.0 km
- Oxford3.7 km
- Islip4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Southdale Road0.0 km
- Upland Park Road0.0 km
- Upland Park Road0.1 km
- Marriott Close0.3 km
- Sunderland Ave HAR DEL0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX27RQ · Data under Open Government Licence