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OX2 6SL

Park Town

Walton Manor

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Detailed insights for OX2 6SL

Overview

Postcode OX2 6SL 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 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Oxford Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Oxford Central is £74,056 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX2 6SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Oxford Central near OX2 6SL 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
745
Population density
4,703.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.9(-72%)
Bicycle theft
7.57(+846%)
Other theft
5.79(+3%)
Burglary
3.56(+37%)
Public order
3.12(-49%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
340
45.88%
Other White
196
26.45%
Chinese
74
9.99%
Other
23
3.1%
Other Asian
22
2.97%
Total population: 741

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
468
81.68%
Level 3 (A level)
64
11.17%
No qualifications
14
2.44%
Other
12
2.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
1.4%
Total 16+ residents: 573

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
36.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
34.78%
Other forms of private rent
15
13.04%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.17%
Other social rented
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX2 6SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX2 6SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202544B, Park Town, Oxford, OX2 6SJFlatsLeasehold£1,100,000
08 Dec 20252, Ockham Mews, Oxford, OX2 6SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£800,000
14 Jul 20251, Ockham Mews, Oxford, OX2 6SRTerracedFreehold£1,025,000
25 Jul 202511, Park Town, Oxford, OX2 6SNTerracedFreehold£2,950,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 15, Norham End, Norham Road, Oxford, OX2 6SGFlatsLeasehold£645,000

Schools

In the OX2 6SL postcode area, located within Oxford Central, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX2 6SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableDragon SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableWychwood SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Aloysius' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX2 6SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX2 6SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 mi9 to 9Oxford, OX2 6EXWalking directions to 9 to 9
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

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 6SL, 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)Oxford CentralE02005947
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oxford 008FE01035741
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OX2 6SL

Is OX2 6SL (Oxford Central) safe?

The area around OX2 6SL 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.

What is the average house price near OX2 6SL?

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

What schools are near OX2 6SL?

There are 18 schools close to OX2 6SL, including Dragon School, Wychwood School and St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OX2 6SL?

OX2 6SL 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).

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

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

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.