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.
MANOR CLOSE, OX49 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR CLOSE, OX49 5BL.
325
42
£ 53,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX49 5BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Lewknor Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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Postcode Profile: OX495BL · Data under Open Government Licence