Postcode OX2 6QS is located in an urban city, within the Walton Manor ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Oxford Central area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oxford Central is £74,056 per year. The nearest station is Oxford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Aristotle Lane Recreation Ground.
Oxford Central has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,171 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Oxford Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oxford Central is £74,056 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from OX2 6QS.
Oxford Central near OX2 6QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oxford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Oxford | N/A | Walking directions to Oxford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Aristotle Lane Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Aristotle Lane Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Wellington Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Square Gardens |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £851,444 (about £776 per square foot) in Walton Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £7,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £1,905,000 | £1,108 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £1,790,000 | £879 |
| Terraced | 14 | £1,037,500 | £775 |
| Flats | 19 | £600,000 | £716 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £2,215,000 | £420,000 | £2,047,500 | £910,000 |
| 2017 | £1,200,000 | £700,000 | £1,550,000 | £938,000 |
| 2018 | £1,506,250 | £540,000 | £1,280,000 | £917,500 |
| 2019 | — | £489,500 | £1,659,500 | £875,000 |
| 2020 | £1,300,000 | £409,500 | £1,800,000 | £925,000 |
| 2021 | £1,357,500 | £462,500 | £1,910,000 | £872,500 |
| 2022 | £660,000 | £550,000 | £1,680,000 | £1,195,000 |
| 2023 | £1,161,250 | £529,250 | £2,412,500 | £1,087,500 |
| 2024 | £830,000 | £425,000 | £2,950,000 | £1,025,000 |
| 2025 | £1,450,000 | £645,000 | £1,642,500 | £1,012,500 |
| 2026 | £4,405,000 | £445,000 | £2,250,000 | £825,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £662 | £679 | £1,008 | £693 |
| 2017 | £925 | £670 | £892 | £729 |
| 2018 | £625 | £705 | £695 | £711 |
| 2019 | — | £659 | £893 | £649 |
| 2020 | £821 | £729 | £914 | £738 |
| 2021 | £882 | £682 | £837 | £770 |
| 2022 | £657 | £700 | £947 | £866 |
| 2023 | £913 | £754 | £994 | £888 |
| 2024 | £976 | £726 | £1,102 | £849 |
| 2025 | £958 | £744 | £851 | £762 |
| 2026 | £1,378 | £713 | £1,094 | £690 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX2 6QS.
In the OX2 6QS postcode area, located within Oxford Central, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX2 6QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 9 to 9 | Oxford, OX2 6EX | Walking directions to 9 to 9 |
| 0.2 mi | Court Candy Shop | 65 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HJ | Walking directions to Court Candy Shop |
| 0.2 mi | East West Provisions | 61a Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HJ | Walking directions to East West Provisions |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 67C Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 81 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6EA | Walking directions to Londis |
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 6QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Louise Upton
Walton Manor - Elected 7 May 2026
Layla Moran
Oxford West and Abingdon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX2 6QS records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 other theft.
The median sale price around OX2 6QS in Oxford Central is £851,444 (about £776 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to OX2 6QS, including Wychwood School, Dragon School and St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OX2 6QS is Oxford, about 1,313 m away.
OX2 6QS scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,171 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 6QS is Layla Moran (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Louise Upton (Labour 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.