Area Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

OX49 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OX49 postcode area.

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Population

2,455

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 57,050 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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9/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX49 combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£535k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £535k. Property prices are trending down 4.9% year-on-year.

home £535,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX49 is a postcode district in South Oxfordshire, South East, covering 217 active and 76 retired postcodes.

The largest share of OX49 (25%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (22%). A further 18% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes OX49 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in OX49 are around £535k, down 4.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across OX49 at 157 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 OX49 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences165
Criminal damage and arson47
Vehicle crime37
Public order31
Other theft30

school Local Schools

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Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School

Good74 pupils
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Lewknor Church of England Primary School

Good80 pupils
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Icknield Community College

Good752 pupils
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Watlington Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Spire and Spoke
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Fat Buddha Thai
  • House of Spice
  • Industry Cafe
  • Olivier at The Red Lion
  • The Fox and Hounds
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kingfisher Fish & Chips
  • Taj Watlington
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Orange Bakery
  • Peter Osborne Fine Wines Ltd
  • The Orange Bakery
  • Tutu Delicious Chocolates Ltd
  • Britwell Farm Shop
  • + 3 more