Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

WINSTON CLOSE, OX5 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINSTON CLOSE, OX5 1BP.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

OX5 1BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX5 1BP is a sought-after residential area on Winston Close, 0.5km from Kidlington in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington East ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

For serious buyers, OX5 1BP is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00145184 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX5 1BP. 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

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX5 1BP has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences38
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order8

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington

Good200 pupils0.3 km
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West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils0.3 km
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Gosford Hill School

Good798 pupils0.5 km
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Edward Feild Primary School

Good299 pupils0.7 km
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North Kidlington Primary School

Good298 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Grovelands Convenience Stores0.5 km
  • Red Lion0.7 km
  • Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • South Avenue B&B1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Bull0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Ovisher Restaurant0.6 km
  • Oxford House Cafe0.3 km
  • Six Bells0.9 km
  • TULASI0.7 km
  • Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.7 km
fastfood

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
  • Islip3.5 km
  • Hanborough6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Morton Avenue HAR DEL0.1 km
  • Churchill Road0.2 km
  • Broad Close0.2 km
  • Churchill Road0.3 km
  • Broad Close0.3 km