Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

CASTLE STREET, OX27 0HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, OX27 0HJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

280

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX27 0HJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 45, OX27 0HJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £1.2M median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 25.0% year-on-year.

home £1,200,000 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX27 0HJ is a safe, established residential area on Castle Street, 0.3km from Marsh Gibbon in Marsh Gibbon. Administratively it sits within Grendon Underwood ward and the Buckingham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, down 25.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX27 0HJ are sourced from Output Area E00089297 (shared with 23 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 OX27 0HJ. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,400,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,342,500

Semi-Detached

£ 700,000

3 sales · Mean £ 680,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX27 0HJ has low crime rates — 19 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.1 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Marsh Gibbon Sports & Social Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester Village6.4 km
  • Bicester North6.5 km
  • Bicester6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle Street0.2 km
  • The Plough PH0.3 km
  • The Plough PH0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km