OX49 5DH is a mixed residential area located 0.0km from Shirburn in South Oxfordshire. Administratively it sits within Watlington ward and the Henley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Census 2021 statistics for OX49 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00146073 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX49 5DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX49 5DH.
212
42
£ 53,900 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX49 5DH 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX49 5DH spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX49 5DH. The average age is 41.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
Watlington Primary School
Icknield Community College
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saunderton11.6 km
- Princes Risborough12.2 km
- Haddenham & Thame Parkway13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Road0.0 km
- Castle Road0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: OX495DH · Data under Open Government Licence