Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

MURCOTT ROAD, OX25 1PL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MURCOTT ROAD, OX25 1PL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

274

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 67,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX25 1PL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

OX25 1PL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.

home £315,187 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX25 1PL is a safe, established residential area on Murcott Road, 0.4km from Upper Arncott in Upper Arncott. Administratively it sits within Launton and Otmoor ward and the Banbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX25, OX25 1PL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 £315k, up 13.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX25 1PL are sourced from Output Area E00169030 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX25 1PL. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

12 sales · Mean £ 293,083

Terraced

£ 303,750

2 sales · Mean £ 303,750

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

OX25 1PL 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime2
Drugs2
Shoplifting1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Safari Garden (The Plough)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester Village5.4 km
  • Bicester6.2 km
  • Bicester North6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenfields0.0 km
  • Greenfields0.0 km
  • Green0.3 km
  • Green0.3 km