Is OX49 5DT a safe place to live?

Yes, OX49 5DT is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 9 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of OX49 5DT?

The population for the OX49 5DT area is approximately 212 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

OX49 5DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX49 5DT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

212

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,900 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX49 5DT 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.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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6/10

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9/10

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1/10

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2/10

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3/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OX49 5DT — age 42, 30% ownership, 69% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX49 5DT is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OX49 5DT are sourced from Output Area E00146073 (shared with 50 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 5DT. 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

White / British96.2%

Asian / British Asian2.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active

FT: 41%

Unemployed: 3%

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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

OX49 5DT has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Saunderton11.2 km
Princes Risborough11.6 km
Haddenham & Thame Parkway12.4 km