Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

OX49 5EB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

432

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 53,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX49 5EB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 49, OX49 5EB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

OX49 5EB is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Watlington in Watlington (South Oxfordshire). Administratively it sits within Watlington ward and the Henley constituency.

Day-to-day life in OX49 5EB has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for OX49 5EB are sourced from Output Area E00146079 (shared with 47 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 5EB. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

OX49 5EB has low crime rates — 12 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 offences10
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime4
Public order3
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Watlington Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils0.7 km
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Icknield Community College

Good752 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.3 km
  • Orange Bakery0.3 km
  • The Orange Bakery0.4 km
  • Calnan Brothers0.3 km
  • Peter Osborne Fine Wines Ltd0.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Spire and Spoke0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Fat Buddha Thai0.6 km
  • House of Spice0.2 km
  • The Granary Cafe0.3 km
  • The Granary Delicatessen0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saunderton13.1 km
  • Cholsey13.2 km
  • Princes Risborough14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Gorwell0.3 km
  • Library0.3 km
  • Shirburn Street Church0.4 km
  • Shirburn Street Church0.4 km