OX5 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Hardwick Avenue, 0.6km from Kidlington in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington East ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For serious buyers, OX5 1BH is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k, down 2.9% 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00145184 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARDWICK AVENUE, OX5 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDWICK AVENUE, OX5 1BH.
264
52
£ 59,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX5 1BH combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£381k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £381k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 2.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX5 1BH. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 377,500
5 sales · Mean £ 382,000
Semi-Detached
£ 345,000
10 sales · Mean £ 338,950
Detached
£ 412,500
2 sales · Mean £ 412,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX5 1BH has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Gosford Hill School
Edward Feild Primary School
North Kidlington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Grovelands Convenience Stores0.6 km
- Red Lion0.7 km
- Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- South Avenue B&B0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Black Bull0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Ovisher Restaurant0.7 km
- Oxford House Cafe0.2 km
- Six Bells0.9 km
- TULASI0.8 km
- Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Albert Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.8 km
- Off The Hook0.7 km
- The Star Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Dominos Pizza0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway1.6 km
- Islip3.4 km
- Hanborough6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Morton Avenue HAR DEL0.1 km
- Churchill Road0.2 km
- Churchill Road0.2 km
- Almond Avenue HAR DEL0.3 km
- Broad Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX51BH · Data under Open Government Licence