Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

HILL ROAD, OX49 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL ROAD, OX49 5AB.

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

445

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 53,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX49 5AB 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

OX49 5AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £500k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

OX49 5AB is a safe, established residential area on Hill Road, 0.2km from Watlington in Watlington (South Oxfordshire). Administratively it sits within Watlington ward and the Henley constituency.

For families considering a move, OX49 5AB represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX49 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00146075 (shared with 34 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 OX49 5AB. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 420,000

3 sales · Mean £ 443,333

Flat

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

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

OX49 5AB has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft4
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Watlington Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils0.5 km
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Icknield Community College

Good752 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Calnan Brothers0.2 km
  • Peter Osborne Fine Wines Ltd0.3 km
  • Tutu Delicious Chocolates Ltd0.2 km
  • Watlington Service Station0.2 km
  • Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Fat Buddha Thai0.3 km
  • House of Spice0.2 km
  • The Granary Cafe0.1 km
  • The Granary Delicatessen0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Taj Watlington0.3 km
  • Kingfisher Fish & Chips0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Spire and Spoke0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saunderton12.8 km
  • Cholsey13.5 km
  • Princes Risborough13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Shirburn Street Church0.0 km
  • Shirburn Street Church0.1 km
  • Library0.2 km
  • Love Lane0.2 km
  • Love Lane0.2 km