Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

BUCHANAN ROAD, OX25 1PQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCHANAN ROAD, OX25 1PQ.

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

363

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 67,000 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX25 1PQ 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.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in OX25 1PQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX25 1PQ is a safe, established residential area on Buchanan Road, 0.5km 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 1PQ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX25 1PQ are sourced from Output Area E00186011 (shared with 7 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 1PQ. 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

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 272,000

3 sales · Mean £ 286,500

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

OX25 1PQ has low crime rates — 14 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Safari Garden (The Plough)0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester Village5.6 km
  • Bicester6.4 km
  • Bicester North6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenfields0.1 km
  • Greenfields0.2 km
  • Green0.4 km
  • Green0.4 km