OX5 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Hardwick Avenue, 0.5km 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 1BJ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00145184 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARDWICK AVENUE, OX5 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDWICK AVENUE, OX5 1BJ.
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. OX5 1BJ's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £375k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £375k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX5 1BJ. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
8 sales · Mean £ 354,368
Detached
£ 395,000
2 sales · Mean £ 395,000
Terraced
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX5 1BJ has low crime rates — 16 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 Stores0.5 km
- Red Lion0.7 km
- Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- South Avenue B&B1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Black Bull0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Ovisher Restaurant0.6 km
- Oxford House Cafe0.2 km
- Six Bells0.9 km
- TULASI0.7 km
- Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Albert Fish And Chips0.7 km
- Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.7 km
- Off The Hook0.6 km
- The Star Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Dominos Pizza0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway1.7 km
- Islip3.4 km
- Hanborough6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Morton Avenue HAR DEL0.1 km
- Churchill Road0.2 km
- Churchill Road0.2 km
- Broad Close0.3 km
- Broad Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX51BJ · Data under Open Government Licence