OX49 5BG is a sought-after residential area on Windmill Piece, 0.6km from Watlington in Watlington (South Oxfordshire). Administratively it sits within Watlington ward and the Henley constituency.
This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00146079 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDMILL PIECE, OX49 5BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL PIECE, OX49 5BG.
432
49
£ 53,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX49 5BG 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OX49 5BG's 55% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX49 5BG. The average age is 48.9. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX49 5BG has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Watlington Primary School
Icknield Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Calnan Brothers0.6 km
- Peter Osborne Fine Wines Ltd0.6 km
- Tutu Delicious Chocolates Ltd0.6 km
- Watlington Service Station0.6 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Fat Buddha Thai0.7 km
- House of Spice0.6 km
- The Granary Cafe0.6 km
- The Granary Delicatessen0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Taj Watlington0.4 km
- Kingfisher Fish & Chips0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cholsey12.9 km
- Saunderton13.5 km
- Princes Risborough14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hurdlers Green0.2 km
- Hurdlers Green0.3 km
- Gorwell0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX495BG · Data under Open Government Licence