OX5 1BE is a safe, established residential area on Broad Close, 0.3km from Kidlington in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington East ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For serious buyers, OX5 1BE is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £545k, down 13.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00145187 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROAD CLOSE, OX5 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD CLOSE, OX5 1BE.
261
44
£ 57,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX5 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OX5 1BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £545k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 13.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX5 1BE. The average age is 43.7. 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 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
£ 550,000
6 sales · Mean £ 516,666
Semi-Detached
£ 495,000
3 sales · Mean £ 446,666
Terraced
£ 338,000
3 sales · Mean £ 401,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX5 1BE has low crime rates — 23 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
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
North Kidlington Primary 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 Ltd0.6 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Black Bull0.5 km
- The Kings Arms1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Ovisher Restaurant0.4 km
- Oxford House Cafe0.6 km
- Six Bells1.0 km
- TULASI0.6 km
- Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Albert Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.5 km
- Off The Hook0.4 km
- The Star Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Dominos Pizza0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway2.0 km
- Islip3.7 km
- Hanborough5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Broad Close0.1 km
- Broad Close0.1 km
- Osborne Close0.2 km
- Yarnton Road HAR DEL0.2 km
- Treeground Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX51BE · Data under Open Government Licence