Area Analysis Cherwell, South East

OX5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OX5 postcode area.

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Population

25,916

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 55,414 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
workEmployment
9/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX5 combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£554k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £554k. Property prices are trending up 26.2% year-on-year.

home £554,458 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX5 is a postcode district in Cherwell, South East, covering 680 active and 594 retired postcodes.

The largest share of OX5 (17%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (12%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes OX5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in OX5 are around £554k, up 26.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across OX5 at 160 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OX5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.8%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1662
Shoplifting377
Other theft365
Vehicle crime319
Anti-social behaviour313

school Local Schools

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William Fletcher Primary School

Good277 pupils
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North Kidlington Primary School

Good298 pupils
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Edward Feild Primary School

Good299 pupils
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Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School

Good83 pupils
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Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School

Good95 pupils
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Kirtlington Church of England Primary School

Good70 pupils
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Gosford Hill School

Good798 pupils
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington

Good200 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Broadway News
  • Islip Village Hall Shop
  • Kidlington Football Club
  • Shop at Greenhill Leisure Park
  • The Midcounties Co-operative
  • + 12 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Dashwood Arms LTD
  • South Avenue B&B
  • The Bell Inn
  • The Boat Inn
  • The Swan Inn
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Gosford All Black RFC
  • The Foresters Bar
  • The Nut Tree
  • The Turnpike
  • Gardiner Arms
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • The Menu Guru Ltd
  • Thomas Franks @ Begbroke Science Park
  • Yarnton Cafe at Yarnton Home and Garden
  • Climatarian Kitchen
  • Elior RELX Courtyard
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Supermarket
  • Co-op Swift Shop
  • Midcounties Co-operative
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Bankside Bites
  • Smarts Fish and Chips
  • Albert Fish And Chips
  • Dominos Pizza
  • Eastern Kitchen
  • + 6 more