Postcode OX2 6BQ is located in an urban city, within the Carfax & Jericho ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Osney, Jericho & Port Meadow area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Osney, Jericho & Port Meadow is £61,916 per year. The nearest station is Oxford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Botley Park.
Osney, Jericho & Port Meadow has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,117 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Osney, Jericho & Port Meadow has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Osney, Jericho & Port Meadow is £61,916 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 293 ft away from OX2 6BQ.
Osney, Jericho & Port Meadow near OX2 6BQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oxford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oxford | N/A | Walking directions to Oxford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Botley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Botley Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wellington Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Square Gardens |
Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £635,150 (about £766 per square foot) in Carfax & Jericho area, with individual transactions ranging from £325,000 up to £2,260,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,336,250 | £993 |
| Detached | 1 | £660,000 | £578 |
| Terraced | 12 | £655,000 | £776 |
| Flats | 6 | £389,500 | £670 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £415,000 | £1,365,000 | £882,500 |
| 2017 | £385,000 | £1,065,225 | £608,000 |
| 2018 | £372,500 | £522,375 | £850,000 |
| 2019 | £353,500 | £555,000 | £632,000 |
| 2020 | £427,500 | £740,000 | £585,500 |
| 2021 | £450,000 | £667,500 | £682,500 |
| 2022 | £385,000 | £1,725,000 | £692,500 |
| 2023 | £413,500 | £1,155,000 | £765,000 |
| 2024 | £545,000 | £1,750,000 | £620,000 |
| 2025 | £372,000 | £1,336,250 | £655,000 |
| 2026 | — | — | £730,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £681 | £640 | £684 |
| 2017 | £588 | £751 | £643 |
| 2018 | £632 | £690 | £713 |
| 2019 | £593 | £521 | £675 |
| 2020 | £597 | £661 | £633 |
| 2021 | £730 | £638 | £777 |
| 2022 | £617 | £839 | £818 |
| 2023 | £656 | £838 | £738 |
| 2024 | £644 | £826 | £767 |
| 2025 | £626 | £993 | £776 |
| 2026 | — | — | £638 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX2 6BQ.
In the OX2 6BQ postcode area, located within Osney, Jericho & Port Meadow, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX2 6BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 67C Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 123 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 81 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6EA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HS | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Oxford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX2 6BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sushila Devi Dhall
Carfax & Jericho - Elected 7 May 2026
Layla Moran
Oxford West and Abingdon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX2 6BQ records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OX2 6BQ in Osney, Jericho & Port Meadow is £635,150 (about £766 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to OX2 6BQ, including St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School (Requires improvement), University of Oxford and Carfax College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OX2 6BQ is Oxford, about 459 m away.
OX2 6BQ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,117 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oxford West and Abingdon covering OX2 6BQ is Layla Moran (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sushila Devi Dhall (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.