Norham Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX2 6SF 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norham Road, Oxford, OX2 6SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 6SQ, OX2 6SJ, OX2 6SL, OX2 6QJ, OX2 6SG, OX2 6QH, OX2 6SH, OX2 6QE, OX2 6SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX2 6SF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 55.1% | 8.0% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 52.9% | 44.9% | -8.0% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX2 6SF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.7% | 24.7% | -19.0% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 61.8% | 21.0% | 44.2% | 17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.9% | 57% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 32.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 68.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 13.4% | 9.5% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 7.5% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.6% | 68.3% | -10.3% | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.9% | 83.3% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 53.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 53.6% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 10.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 20.4% | 17.9% | 0.8% | 19.6% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.5% | 52.3% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 8.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 9.3% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 20.9% | 6.0% | 14.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norham Road was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.6% lower than the Carfax & Jericho average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Norham Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Carfax & Jericho and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Norham Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2023-11-10 | £3,014,634 |
| 21 Norham Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,850,000 | 2022-12-16 | £3,914,610 |
| 20 Norham Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,625,000 | 2021-06-11 | £2,801,813 |
| 23 Norham Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,650,000 | 2020-10-09 | £2,819,731 |
| 22 Norham Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,860,000 | 2019-11-14 | £3,167,527 |
OX2 6SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 59 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Road Nursery School and Daycare Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 3,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 4,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 143 Woodstock Road , OX2 7PH | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Hart Street , OX2 6BN | - not rated | 1,116 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 | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School Raymund Road , OX3 0PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City Marston Road , Marston OX3 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milham Ford Girls' School Harberton Mead , OX3 0DF | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Kirk CofE Middle School Middle Way , OX2 7LQ | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summertown Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frideswide Church of England (Aided) Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Middle School Raymund Road , OX3 0PG | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Isis Church of England Controlled Middle School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plater College Pullens Lane , OX3 0DT | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 3,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon School Bardwell Road , OX2 6SS | - not rated | 215 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greycotes School 1 Bardwell Road , OX2 6SU | - not rated | 300 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wychwood School 72-74 Banbury Road , OX2 6JR | - not rated | 305 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School of English 111 Banbury Road , OX2 6JX | - not rated | 561 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Squirrel School 90 Woodstock Road , OX2 7ND | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Lodge Hotel | 66A Banbury Road, Oxford | 262 yd | |
| Caramba Cafe At The Oxford English Centre | Wolsey Hall, 66 Banbury Road | 286 yd | |
| Kellogg Hub Cafe | 62 Banbury Road, Oxford | 345 yd | |
| Gee's Restaurant | 61A Banbury Road, Oxford | 365 yd | |
| Brew Oxford Ltd | 75B Banbury Road, Oxford | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardeners Arms | 8 North Parade Avenue, Oxford | 390 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 8 North Parade Avenue, Oxford | 390 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 14 North Parade Avenue, Oxford | 390 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 39 Plantation Road, Oxford | 729 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 42-44 Woodstock Road, Oxford | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors | 31 St Giles', Oxford | 958 yd | |
| Koto | 114 Walton Street, Oxford | 968 yd | |
| Peppers Burgers | 84 Walton Street, Oxford | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 40-42 Walton Street, Oxford | 1,014 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 123 Walton Street, Oxford | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dragon School BARDWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 216 yd |
| Wychwood School 72-74 72-74 BANBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 305 yd |
| University Parks Sports Ground SOUTH PARKS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 586 yd |
| St Annes College Fitness Suite ST ANNE'S COLLEGE ST ANNE'S COLLEGE WOODSTOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Oxford High School BELBROUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 904 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Marston Road Sports Ground EDGEWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| New College Sports Ground ST. CROSS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 979 yd |
| Exeter And St Peter'S Colleges Sports Ground EDGEWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.