OX5 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Oxford Road, 0.3km from Kidlington in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington East ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For serious buyers, OX5 1BL is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% 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: Prices average £458k. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00145183 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD ROAD, OX5 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, OX5 1BL.
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43
£ 59,600 /yr
50%
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 1BL's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £458k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX5 1BL. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 430,000
6 sales · Mean £ 443,333
Detached
£ 470,000
4 sales · Mean £ 507,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX5 1BL 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
North Kidlington Primary School
Edward Feild Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Grovelands Convenience Stores0.5 km
- Red Lion0.4 km
- Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Black Bull0.5 km
- The Kings Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Ovisher Restaurant0.4 km
- Oxford House Cafe0.3 km
- Six Bells0.7 km
- TULASI0.5 km
- Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.1 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Albert Fish And Chips0.5 km
- Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.5 km
- Off The Hook0.4 km
- The Star Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Dominos Pizza0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway1.9 km
- Islip3.3 km
- Hanborough6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Treeground Place0.1 km
- Treeground Place0.2 km
- Exeter Hall0.2 km
- Churchill Road0.2 km
- Churchill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX51BL · Data under Open Government Licence