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.
OX49 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OX49 postcode area.
2,455
43
£ 57,050 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School
Lewknor Church of England Primary School
Icknield Community College
Watlington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Spire and Spoke
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Fat Buddha Thai
- House of Spice
- Industry Cafe
- Olivier at The Red Lion
- The Fox and Hounds
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kingfisher Fish & Chips
- Taj Watlington
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Orange Bakery
- Peter Osborne Fine Wines Ltd
- The Orange Bakery
- Tutu Delicious Chocolates Ltd
- Britwell Farm Shop
- + 3 more
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Area Profile: OX49 · Data under Open Government Licence