Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

MANOR CLOSE, OX49 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR CLOSE, OX49 5BL.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 53,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX49 5BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX49 5BL combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£722k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £722k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 21.7% year-on-year.

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

OX49 5BL is a safe, established residential area on Manor Close, 0.4km from Lewknor in South Oxfordshire. Administratively it sits within Watlington ward and the Henley constituency.

For families considering a move, OX49 5BL represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £722k, up 21.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX49 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00146067 (shared with 29 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 5BL. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 637,499

4 sales · Mean £ 653,749

Semi-Detached

£ 505,000

5 sales · Mean £ 478,400

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

OX49 5BL has low crime rates — 14 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1

school Local Schools

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Lewknor Church of England Primary School

Good80 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Leathern Bottle0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Princes Risborough10.1 km
  • Saunderton10.1 km
  • Haddenham & Thame Parkway11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Ye Olde Leathern Bottel0.3 km
  • Ye Olde Leathern Bottel0.3 km
  • Lewknor Village Turn DEL0.5 km