OX5 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Fernhill Close, 0.5km from Kidlington in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington East ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For families considering a move, OX5 1BB represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, down 13.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00145182 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNHILL CLOSE, OX5 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNHILL CLOSE, OX5 1BB.
309
41
£ 57,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 41, OX5 1BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £352k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 13.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX5 1BB. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 335,000
3 sales · Mean £ 331,666
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
5 sales · Mean £ 361,260
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX5 1BB has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
North Kidlington Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
Gosford Hill School
Edward Feild Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Grovelands Convenience Stores0.2 km
- Red Lion0.5 km
- Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Black Bull0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Ovisher Restaurant0.5 km
- Oxford House Cafe0.9 km
- TULASI0.6 km
- Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Albert Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.5 km
- Off The Hook0.5 km
- The Star Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Dominos Pizza0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway2.3 km
- Islip4.0 km
- Hanborough5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fernhill Close0.1 km
- Fernhill Close0.1 km
- Andersons Close0.2 km
- Andersons Close0.2 km
- Chorefields0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX51BB · Data under Open Government Licence