Postcode sector · OX2 6

Oxford OX2 6 area guide

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Is Oxford OX2 6 a good place to live?

In Oxford (OX2 6), recorded crime is 42% below the national average, homes sell for around £1,208,672 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£1,208,672
from 124 sales
Population
18,151
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
154.2
per 1,000 · -42% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
63%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
11.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Oxford OX2 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX2 6 is rated high. Around 11.5% of properties (650 of 5,653) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 55 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in OX2 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (16 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in OX2 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 36/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 27
One-person households: 36%
Households with children: 21%
Households: 5,452

Owned 41% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 43%

Census 2021 (ONS), for OX2 6.

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Oxford OX2 6: frequently asked questions

Is Oxford OX2 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Oxford OX2 6?

Recorded crime in Oxford OX2 6 runs at 154.2 per 1,000 properties, 42% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Oxford OX2 6 safe?

Crime in Oxford OX2 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Oxford OX2 6 runs at 154.2 per 1,000 properties, 42% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Oxford OX2 6?

Homes in Oxford OX2 6 sell for around £1,208,672 on average, based on 124 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Oxford OX2 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX2 6 is rated high. Around 11.5% of properties (650 of 5,653) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 55 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Oxford OX2 6?

There are 5 schools in Oxford OX2 6 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Oxford OX2 6 a deprived area?

Oxford OX2 6 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).