OX25 1QU is a safe, established residential area on The Village Close, 0.7km from Upper Arncott in Upper Arncott. Administratively it sits within Launton and Otmoor ward and the Banbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 53% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £348k, down 3.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX25 1QU are sourced from Output Area E00185979 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE VILLAGE CLOSE, OX25 1QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE VILLAGE CLOSE, OX25 1QU.
331
37
£ 67,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX25 1QU 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 1QU is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £348k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX25 1QU. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 298,000
10 sales · Mean £ 291,350
Detached
£ 412,500
8 sales · Mean £ 422,125
Terraced
£ 183,000
1 sales · Mean £ 183,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
OX25 1QU 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester Village5.6 km
- Bicester6.4 km
- Bicester North6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Greenfields0.3 km
- Greenfields0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX251QU · Data under Open Government Licence