Walton Well Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX2 6AQ is located in the Walton Manor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford West and Abingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walton Well Road, Oxford, OX2 6AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 6EQ, OX2 6GF, OX2 6ED, OX2 6EA, OX2 6RA, OX2 6DQ, OX2 6EF, OX2 6DH, OX2 6DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX2 6AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OX2 6AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.1% | 58.3% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 27.8% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 57.5% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 24.7% | -11.5% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 13.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around OX2 6AQ this area, 6.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 71.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 6.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.9% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.2% | 71.1% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 37.3% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2.8% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.8% | 76.4% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 48.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 17.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 6.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 14.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.9% | 48.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| 10+ Years | 13.5% | 14.8% | 1.3% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 7.8% | -4.6% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 16.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 12.8% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 13.2% | 6.0% | 7.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walton Well Road was 73.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the Carfax & Jericho average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walton Well Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Carfax & Jericho and the 198th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Foundry House Eagle Works Walton Well Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-07-04 | £395,942 |
| 69 Foundry House Eagle Works Walton Well Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2024-03-04 | £1,147,980 |
| 59 Foundry House Eagle Works Walton Well Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £874,950 | 2023-05-05 | £855,565 |
| 12 Foundry House Eagle Works Walton Well Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2023-04-20 | £625,045 |
| 76 Foundry House Eagle Works Walton Well Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2023-03-03 | £828,433 |
OX2 6AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in OX2 6AQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 89 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 60 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 5,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Hart Street , OX2 6BN | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford Navigation Way , OX2 6AB | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 143 Woodstock Road , OX2 7PH | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 3,893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 4,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oxford University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD | - not rated | 835 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wychwood School 72-74 Banbury Road , OX2 6JR | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carfax College 39-42 Hythe Bridge Street , OX1 2EP | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherwell College Oxford St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group UK Ltd At Eagle House | Eagle Iron Works, Walton Well Road | 148 yd | |
| Zheng | 82 Walton Street, Oxford | 191 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Jericho | 102 Walton Street, Oxford | 232 yd | |
| Jericho Grill | 67 Walton Street, Oxford | 234 yd | |
| Brasserie Blanc | 71-72 Walton Street, Oxford | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rickety Press | 67 Cranham Street, Oxford | 225 yd | |
| The Victoria | 90 Walton Street, Oxford | 232 yd | |
| Lynrace Spirit | 103 Walton Street, Oxford | 250 yd | |
| Jericho Tavern | The Jericho Tavern, 56 Walton Street | 295 yd | |
| The Old Bookbinder's Ale House | The Bookbinders Arms, 17-18 Victor Street | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers Burgers | 84 Walton Street, Oxford | 191 yd | |
| Koto | 114 Walton Street, Oxford | 302 yd | |
| Taylors | 31 St Giles', Oxford | 783 yd | |
| Najar's Place | St Giles', Oxford | 920 yd | |
| RG | Rail Gourmet, Oxford Railway Station | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 40-42 Walton Street, Oxford | 414 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 123 Walton Street, Oxford | 618 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Oxford Railway Station, Park End Street | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Annes College Fitness Suite ST ANNE'S COLLEGE ST ANNE'S COLLEGE WOODSTOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Ss Philips And James C Of E Primary School NAVIGATION WAY | artificial grass pitch | 851 yd |
| Botley Park Botley Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 958 yd |
| Worcester College WALTON STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 985 yd |
| Wychwood School 72-74 72-74 BANBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,008 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 254.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 254.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 39.78 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.