Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

YARNTON ROAD, OX5 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARNTON ROAD, OX5 1AT.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX5 1AT combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£536k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 22.7% year-on-year.

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

OX5 1AT is a sought-after residential area on Yarnton Road, 0.3km from Kidlington in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington East ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX5, OX5 1AT offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £536k, up 22.7% year-on-year. 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 OX5 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00145183 (shared with 8 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 1AT. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.8%
Asian / British Asian15.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 515,000

9 sales · Mean £ 556,000

Semi-Detached

£ 556,250

4 sales · Mean £ 573,125

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

OX5 1AT has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences44
Criminal damage and arson16
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington

Good200 pupils0.5 km
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West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils0.5 km
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North Kidlington Primary School

Good298 pupils0.6 km
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Gosford Hill School

Good798 pupils0.7 km
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Edward Feild Primary School

Good299 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Grovelands Convenience Stores0.4 km
  • Red Lion0.4 km
  • Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Card Factory0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Black Bull0.5 km
  • The Kings Arms0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Ovisher Restaurant0.4 km
  • Oxford House Cafe0.4 km
  • Six Bells0.8 km
  • TULASI0.5 km
  • Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Albert Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.4 km
  • Off The Hook0.4 km
  • The Star Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway1.9 km
  • Islip3.5 km
  • Hanborough5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Treeground Place0.1 km
  • Treeground Place0.1 km
  • Broad Close0.2 km
  • Exeter Hall0.2 km
  • Broad Close0.2 km