Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

HARTS CLOSE, OX5 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARTS CLOSE, OX5 1AZ.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

41

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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: 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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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OX5 1AZ's 54% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

OX5 1AZ is a safe, established residential area on Harts Close, 0.6km from Kidlington in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington East ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

For families considering a move, OX5 1AZ represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00145182 (shared with 5 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 1AZ. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.3%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 315,000

3 sales · Mean £ 320,166

Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

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

OX5 1AZ has low crime rates — 33 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 offences29
Criminal damage and arson15
Burglary9
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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North Kidlington Primary School

Good298 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington

Good200 pupils1.0 km
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West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils1.0 km
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Gosford Hill School

Good798 pupils1.2 km
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Edward Feild Primary School

Good299 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Grovelands Convenience Stores0.2 km
  • Red Lion0.6 km
  • Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Bull0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Ovisher Restaurant0.6 km
  • Oxford House Cafe0.9 km
  • TULASI0.7 km
  • Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Albert Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.6 km
  • Off The Hook0.6 km
  • The Star Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway2.2 km
  • Islip4.0 km
  • Hanborough5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fernhill Close0.1 km
  • Fernhill Close0.1 km
  • Osborne Close0.2 km
  • Osborne Close0.3 km
  • Andersons Close0.3 km