OX25 1PJ is a safe, established residential area on Woodpiece Road, 0.4km from Upper Arncott in Upper Arncott. Administratively it sits within Launton and Otmoor ward and the Banbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX25 1PJ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £288k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX25 1PJ are sourced from Output Area E00186011 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODPIECE ROAD, OX25 1PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODPIECE ROAD, OX25 1PJ.
363
35
£ 67,000 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX25 1PJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OX25 1PJ has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX25 1PJ. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 234,000
7 sales · Mean £ 244,392
Semi-Detached
£ 262,500
4 sales · Mean £ 262,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
OX25 1PJ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Safari Garden (The Plough)0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester Village5.5 km
- Bicester6.3 km
- Bicester North6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Greenfields0.1 km
- Greenfields0.1 km
- Green0.3 km
- Green0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX251PJ · Data under Open Government Licence