Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

HOWE ROAD, OX49 5EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWE ROAD, OX49 5EL.

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

368

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 53,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX49 5EL 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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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX49 5EL combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£825k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £825k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

OX49 5EL is a sought-after residential area on Howe Road, 0.6km from Watlington in Watlington (South Oxfordshire). Administratively it sits within Watlington ward and the Henley constituency.

For serious buyers, OX49 5EL is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £825k. 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 5EL are sourced from Output Area E00146082 (shared with 27 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 5EL. The average age is 44.4. 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 Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 825,000

1 sales · Mean £ 825,000

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

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

Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

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Watlington Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils1.0 km
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Icknield Community College

Good752 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.5 km
  • Orange Bakery0.6 km
  • The Orange Bakery0.6 km
  • Calnan Brothers0.6 km
  • Peter Osborne Fine Wines Ltd0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Spire and Spoke0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kingfisher Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Taj Watlington0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Fat Buddha Thai0.8 km
  • House of Spice0.4 km
  • The Granary Cafe0.6 km
  • The Granary Delicatessen0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saunderton13.0 km
  • Cholsey13.2 km
  • Henley-On-Thames13.8 km