Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

SHIRBURN ROAD, OX49 5BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIRBURN ROAD, OX49 5BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

445

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 53,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX49 5BZ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. OX49 5BZ's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership, and £502k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

OX49 5BZ is a safe, established residential area on Shirburn Road, 0.4km from Watlington in Watlington (South Oxfordshire). Administratively it sits within Watlington ward and the Henley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £502k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX49 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00146075 (shared with 34 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 5BZ. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 452,500

4 sales · Mean £ 445,000

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

OX49 5BZ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Watlington Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils0.6 km
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Icknield Community College

Good752 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Calnan Brothers0.4 km
  • Peter Osborne Fine Wines Ltd0.7 km
  • Tutu Delicious Chocolates Ltd0.4 km
  • Watlington Service Station0.5 km
  • Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Fat Buddha Thai0.3 km
  • House of Spice0.5 km
  • The Granary Cafe0.3 km
  • The Granary Delicatessen0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Taj Watlington0.6 km
  • Kingfisher Fish & Chips0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Spire and Spoke0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saunderton12.6 km
  • Princes Risborough13.4 km
  • Cholsey13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Love Lane0.1 km
  • Love Lane0.1 km
  • Shirburn Street Church0.3 km
  • Shirburn Street Church0.3 km
  • Icknield Community College0.4 km