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.
OX5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OX5 postcode area.
25,916
43
£ 55,414 /yr
52%
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, 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.
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
William Fletcher Primary School
North Kidlington Primary School
Edward Feild Primary School
Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School
Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School
Kirtlington Church of England Primary School
Gosford Hill School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Broadway News
- Islip Village Hall Shop
- Kidlington Football Club
- Shop at Greenhill Leisure Park
- The Midcounties Co-operative
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Dashwood Arms LTD
- South Avenue B&B
- The Bell Inn
- The Boat Inn
- The Swan Inn
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Turnpike
- Gardiner Arms
- Sturdy's Castle Country Inn
- Red Lion Pub
- The Black Bull
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- The Menu Guru Ltd
- Thomas Franks @ Begbroke Science Park
- Yarnton Cafe at Yarnton Home and Garden
- Aviation Station Ltd
- Buttercup sandwiches
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Albert Fish And Chips
- Dominos Pizza
- Bankside Bites
- Smarts Fish and Chips
- Eastern Kitchen
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Supermarket
- Co-op Swift Shop
- Midcounties Co-operative
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