Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

BANBURY ROAD, OX5 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANBURY ROAD, OX5 1AL.

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

300

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 57,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX5 1AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OX5 1AL's 66% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £397k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 39.1% year-on-year.

home £397,375 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX5 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Banbury Road, 0.2km from Pits, The in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington West ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £397k, up 39.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00145160 (shared with 6 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 OX5 1AL. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.4%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 382,500

8 sales · Mean £ 425,062

Flat

£ 287,500

2 sales · Mean £ 287,500

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

OX5 1AL has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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North Kidlington Primary School

Good298 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Add Extra Years0.2 km
  • OXFORD ACTIVE0.2 km
  • Red Lion1.0 km
  • Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Black Bull0.8 km
  • The Jolly Boatman0.8 km
  • The Highwayman Hotel And Spice House0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • TULASI0.9 km
  • Buttercup sandwiches0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Oxford Diocesan Board Of Finance0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Swift Shop0.1 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Albert Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.9 km
  • Off The Hook1.0 km
  • The Star Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Dominos Pizza1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway3.2 km
  • Islip4.2 km
  • Hanborough5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Moors Turn0.0 km
  • The Moors Turn0.1 km
  • Briar Close DEL0.1 km
  • Briar Close DEL0.1 km
  • Lyne Road Turn0.1 km