Area Information for Oxford, OX2 6LS

This postcode in Oxford is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Walton Manor ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Oxford West and Abingdon. This page combines information for the address Oxford, OX2 6LS, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of OX2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1994. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Oxford
Ward Walton Manor
Constituency Oxford West and Abingdon * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Oxford North), and the Thames Valley Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Oxford, OX2 6LS.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Oxford, OX2 6LS is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Oxford, OX2 6LS:

Canterbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6LU
Church Walk, Oxford, OX2 6LY
Butler Close, Oxford, OX2 6JQ
Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HR
Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HN
Butler Close, Oxford, OX2 6JG

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about OX2 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 28
Semi-Detached 20
Terraced 28
Flat (Purpose-Built) 4
Flat (Converted) 25
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 6
Residence in Commercial Building 6
Total 117
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Oxford contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 48% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 42
Owned with Mortgage 14
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 3
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 40
Rented: Other 15
Rent Free 0
Total 115

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 42
Two People 41
Three People 18
Four People 9
Five People 2
Six People 2
Seven People 3
8+ People 0
Total 117

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Oxford consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 42
Family Household 60
Other Household 17
Total 119

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 84
Deprived In One Dimension 27
Deprived In Two Dimensions 6
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 117

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Oxford West and Abingdon constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 367
Female 378
Total 745

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Walton Manor ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 7
5-9 30
10-14 136
15-19 18
20-24 183
25-29 135
30-34 48
35-39 17
40-44 15
45-49 27
50-54 21
55-59 20
60-64 23
65-69 20
70-74 18
75-79 12
80-84 11
85+ 6
Total 747

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of OX2 6LS there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 51% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 380
Married 161
Separated 4
Divorced 17
Widowed 7
Total 569

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 92% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 467
Good 221
Fair 53
Bad 4
Very Bad 0
Total 745

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

OX2 6LS and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 82% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 468
Apprenticeship 1
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 64
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 8
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6
No GCSEs or Equivalent 14
Other 12
Total 573

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 74% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 553
Mixed Ethnicity 29
Indian 17
Pakistani 4
Chinese 74
Other Asian 22
Black African 19
Other 23
Total 741

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Oxford), only 43% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 321
European Union 113
Rest of Europe 36
Africa 39
Middle East and Asia 134
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 88
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 18
Total 749

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Oxford), only 43% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 10% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 321
10+ Years 75
5-10 Years 46
2-5 Years 54
Less Than 2 Years 250
Total 746

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to OX2 6LS.

Passport(s) Held
None 6
United Kingdom 416
Republic of Ireland 14
European Union 95
Rest of Europe 18
African Countries 19
Middle East or Asia 91
North America or Caribbean 58
Central and South America 10
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 15

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 264
Christian 289
Buddhist 9
Hindu 11
Jewish 30
Muslim 12
Sikh 2
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 124
Total 745

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Walton Manor ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 61% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 84
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 22
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 36
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 2
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 349
Retired 55
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 10
Total 570

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 24
Professional Occupations 114
Associate Professional Occupations 29
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 5
Skilled Trades Occupations 3
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 17
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 3
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 1
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 206

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 102
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 54
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 11
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 21
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 6
Semi-Routine Occupation 11
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 13
Full-time Student 348
Total 573

Oxford, OX2 6LS is within the Oxford North policing neighbourhood, under the Thames Valley Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near OX2 6LS
Neighbourhood Team Address Oxford North
St Aldates
Oxford
OX1 1SZ
Website: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to OX2 6LS. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for OX2 6LS.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 15 closest railway stations to Oxford, OX2 6LS. The nearest railway station is Oxford, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Oxford 0.8 miles
Oxford Parkway 2.7 miles
Islip 4.4 miles
Radley 5.5 miles
Hanborough 6.3 miles
Combe (Oxon) 7.2 miles
Culham 7.8 miles
Tackley 8.2 miles
Appleford 8.7 miles
Bicester Village 11 miles
Didcot Parkway 11 miles
Finstock 11 miles
Bicester North 11 miles
Heyford 11 miles
Charlbury 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Oxford, OX2 6LS. The nearest is St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School, approximately 340 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Oxford, OX2 6LS. The nearest is Oxford High School GDST, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Oxford High School GDST 0.6 miles  
The Cherwell School 0.8 miles October 2022
    
Carfax College 0.8 miles  
Oxford Sixth Form College 1 mile  
Meadowbrook College 1.1 miles May 2012
    
The Swan School 1.1 miles September 2023
    
Oxford International College 1.4 miles  
Cheney School 2 miles March 2018
    
Matthew Arnold School 2.3 miles November 2018
    
Oxford Spires Academy 2.4 miles November 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Oxford, OX2 6LS. The nearest is Jericho Health Centre, approximately 580 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Oxford, OX2 6LS. The nearest is Oxford Orthodontics Practice Ltd, approximately 730 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest hospitals to Oxford, OX2 6LS. The nearest is John Radcliffe Hospital, approximately 1.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Oxford, OX2 6LS. The nearest is Paul Conway, approximately 0.8 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.