Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

BROOKSIDE, OX49 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKSIDE, OX49 5AQ.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 53,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX49 5AQ 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.

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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

OX49 5AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £403k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £403k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

OX49 5AQ is a sought-after residential area on Brookside, 0.3km from Watlington in Watlington (South Oxfordshire). Administratively it sits within Watlington ward and the Henley constituency.

For serious buyers, OX49 5AQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £403k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for OX49 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00146081 (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 OX49 5AQ. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 425,000

3 sales · Mean £ 450,833

Semi-Detached

£ 361,250

6 sales · Mean £ 380,166

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

OX49 5AQ has low crime rates — 25 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 offences22
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Watlington Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils0.3 km
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Icknield Community College

Good752 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Calnan Brothers0.2 km
  • Peter Osborne Fine Wines Ltd0.4 km
  • Tutu Delicious Chocolates Ltd0.3 km
  • Watlington Service Station0.3 km
  • Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Taj Watlington0.1 km
  • Kingfisher Fish & Chips0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Spire and Spoke0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saunderton13.2 km
  • Cholsey13.3 km
  • Princes Risborough14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Gorwell0.1 km
  • Hurdlers Green0.2 km
  • Library0.2 km
  • Watlington Area Pick Up Zone0.2 km
  • Hurdlers Green0.3 km