The postcode OX2 7BQ is located in Oxford, in the county of Oxfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OX2 7BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OX2 7BQ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of OX2 7BQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to OX2 7BQ is Stratfield Road which is centered 51 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Summertown Shops and is 112 m away. The closest railway station is Oxford Rail Station, 2.65 km away.
The closest primary school to OX2 7BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Northern House Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Cherwell School.
The local pub for residents of OX2 7BQ is The Chequers Inn and is 5.59 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 169.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for OX2 7BQ is covered by the Thames Valley police force association and Oxfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to OX2 7BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OX2 7BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OX2 7BQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OX2 7BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's School | Independent school | 13-18 | 113 m | |
| Northern House Academy | Special school | 5-11 | 164 m | |
| Summer Fields School | Independent school | 4-13 | 249 m | |
| The Cherwell School | Academy | 11-18 | 418 m | |
| St Clare's, Oxford | Independent school | 14-19 | 485 m | |
| Oxford High School | Independent school | 4-19 | 646 m | |
| d'Overbroeck's | Independent school | 11-18 | 676 m | |
| Cutteslowe Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.06 km |
| St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 1.09 km |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 1.12 km |
| Wychwood School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.2 km | |
| Dragon School | Independent school | 4-14 | 1.24 km | |
| Wolvercote Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2018) | 1.31 km |
| The Swan School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.9 km | |
| St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 2.01 km |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 2.06 km |
| New College School | Independent school | 4-13 | 2.45 km | |
| Carfax College | Independent school | 11-21 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 2.64 km |
| Cherwell College Oxford | Independent school | 12-25 | 2.65 km | |
| New Marston Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 2.84 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OX2 7BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread & Butter Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2022 | 5 km | |
| Worton Kitchen Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 2, 2022 | 5 km | |
| Churchfields Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2020 | 5.53 km | |
| The Chequers Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 5.59 km | |
| Dolce At St Peter's C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2021 | 5.63 km | |
| Vicky's After School Club - St Peter's C Of E School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 5.63 km | |
| Cassington Sports & Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2018 | 5.71 km | |
| Brazel Inns Ltd T/A The Talbot Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 26, 2021 | 6.54 km | |
| Siemens Magnet Technology | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2019 | 6.62 km | |
| Rectory Farm | Awaiting Inspection October 14, 2021 | 6.97 km | |
| Stanton House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2021 | 6.97 km | |
| Tractor Shack Cafe at Rectory Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement October 14, 2021 | 6.97 km | |
| MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2019 | 7.01 km | |
| Stanton St John Village Hall | Exempt March 2, 2012 | 7.11 km | |
| The Village Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 27, 2020 | 7.11 km | |
| The Aunties' Old School Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 7.12 km | |
| The Talkhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 17, 2021 | 7.16 km | |
| The Newlands Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2021 | 7.17 km | |
| Ready Steady Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 24, 2022 | 7.21 km | |
| The Queens Head | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2019 | 7.26 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OX2 7BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Summertown Shops | 112 m | |
| Summertown Shops | 114 m | |
| Summertown Shops | 127 m | |
| South Parade west | 227 m | |
| South Parade east | 244 m | |
| Oxford Rail Station | 2.65 km | |
| Oxford Parkway Rail Station | 2.87 km | |
| Oxford Parkway Rail Station | 3 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 6.79 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OX2 7BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Isle of Rhea | 1.44 km | |
| Black Jack's Hole | 1.7 km | |
| Castle Mill Stream | 1.74 km | |
| The Grove | 1.98 km | |
| Fiddler's Island | 1.98 km | |
| The Williams Reach | 2.14 km | |
| Fiddler's Island Streams | 2.22 km | |
| Godstow Holt | 2.33 km | |
| Church Grove | 2.42 km | |
| Sheepwash Channel | 2.44 km | |
| Worcester College Pond | 2.44 km | |
| Duke's Cut | 2.56 km | |
| Peartree Hill | 2.59 km | |
| Great Meadow | 2.73 km | |
| Wareham Stream | 2.79 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OX2 7BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 93.5 Mbps | 169.6 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 19.3 Mbps | 49.96 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 21 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 117.2 | 17.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 487.8 | 40.6 |
Energy usage data for OX2 7BQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Oxfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.77720700 |
| Longitude | -1.26633600 |
| OS Easting | 450714 |
| OS Northing | 0208981 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Oxford West and Abingdon |
| County Electorial Division | St. Margaret's ED |
| Electoral Ward | Summertown |
| Local Authority District | Oxford |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Oxfordshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000178 |
| Travel To Work Area | Oxford |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Oxfordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | Thames Valley |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South Central |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Oxfordshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Oxford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Oxford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33038699 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oxford 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oxford 002C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |