OX49 5BJ is a sought-after residential area on Court Close, 0.3km from Watlington in Watlington (South Oxfordshire). Administratively it sits within Watlington ward and the Henley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX49, OX49 5BJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £778k. 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 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00146081 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COURT CLOSE, OX49 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURT CLOSE, OX49 5BJ.
335
50
£ 53,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX49 5BJ 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX49 5BJ combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£778k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX49 5BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 778,000
1 sales · Mean £ 778,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX49 5BJ has low crime rates — 22 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 Brothers0.3 km
- Peter Osborne Fine Wines Ltd0.6 km
- Tutu Delicious Chocolates Ltd0.3 km
- Watlington Service Station0.4 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Fat Buddha Thai0.2 km
- House of Spice0.4 km
- The Granary Cafe0.3 km
- The Granary Delicatessen0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Taj Watlington0.3 km
- Kingfisher Fish & Chips0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Spire and Spoke0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saunderton13.0 km
- Cholsey13.5 km
- Princes Risborough13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Watlington Area Pick Up Zone0.1 km
- Icknield Community College0.1 km
- Icknield Community College0.1 km
- Library0.2 km
- Hurdlers Green0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX495BJ · Data under Open Government Licence