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OX2 6QZ

Rutherway

Walton Manor

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Overview

Postcode OX2 6QZ is located in an urban city, within the Walton Manor ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the North Central Oxford area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Central Oxford is £90,400 per year. The nearest station is Oxford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Aristotle Lane Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

North Central Oxford has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,460 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

North Central Oxford has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in North Central Oxford is £90,400 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 145 ft away from OX2 6QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

North Central Oxford near OX2 6QZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oxford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX2 6QZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Oxford

N/A

Walking directions to Oxford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX2 6QZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miAristotle Lane Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Aristotle Lane Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
4,863.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.79(-53%)
Drugs
9.34(+238%)
Other theft
7.78(+39%)
Bicycle theft
7.78(+873%)
Public order
3.89(-36%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
65.28%
Other White
51
17.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
4.51%
Indian
10
3.47%
Arab
8
2.78%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
193
84.28%
Level 3 (A level)
11
4.8%
No qualifications
9
3.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
3.49%
Other
6
2.62%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
51.72%
Owns with a mortgage
27
23.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
21.55%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.72%
Social rents from council
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Walton Manor

Median price£851,444
Price per sq ft£776
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£635K – £1.5M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walton Manor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£1,905,000£1,108
Semi-Detached7£1,790,000£879
Terraced14£1,037,500£775
Flats19£600,000£716

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walton Manor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton Manor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton Manor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walton Manor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walton Manor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Walton Manor in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX2 6QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX2 6QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 202583, Merton Court, Rutherway, Oxford, OX2 6QZDetachedFreehold£1,140,000
08 Apr 202638, Merrivale Square, Oxford, OX2 6QXTerracedFreehold£1,000,000
06 Feb 202632, Merrivale Square, Oxford, OX2 6QXFlatsLeasehold£499,999
09 Dec 202540, Merrivale Square, Oxford, OX2 6QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£877,888
15 Oct 202526, Merrivale Square, Oxford, OX2 6QXFlatsLeasehold£545,000

Schools

In the OX2 6QZ postcode area, located within North Central Oxford, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX2 6QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School OxfordVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Aloysius' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX2 6QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX2 6QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondis81 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6EAWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miSainsbury's Local67C Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miCourt Candy Shop65 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HJWalking directions to Court Candy Shop
0.4 miEast West Provisions61a Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HJWalking directions to East West Provisions
0.5 mi9 to 9Oxford, OX2 6EXWalking directions to 9 to 9

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oxford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,705
Band B£1,989
Band C£2,273
Band D£2,557
Band E£3,125
Band F£3,694
Band G£4,262
Band H£5,114

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OX2 6QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Louise Upton

Walton Manor - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Layla Moran

Oxford West and Abingdon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictOxfordE07000178
Parliamentary ConstituencyOxford West and AbingdonE14001420
WardWalton ManorE05013118
ParishOxford, unparished areaE43000128
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Central OxfordE02005942
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oxford 003AE01028565
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about OX2 6QZ

Is OX2 6QZ (North Central Oxford) safe?

The area around OX2 6QZ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, other theft and bicycle theft.

What is the average house price near OX2 6QZ?

The median sale price around OX2 6QZ in North Central Oxford is £851,444 (about £776 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX2 6QZ?

There are 17 schools close to OX2 6QZ, including St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford (Good), St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX2 6QZ?

The closest station to OX2 6QZ is Oxford, about 1,274 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX2 6QZ?

OX2 6QZ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,460 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX2 6QZ (North Central Oxford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oxford West and Abingdon covering OX2 6QZ is Layla Moran (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Louise Upton (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

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.