Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

MORTON AVENUE, OX5 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTON AVENUE, OX5 1BX.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX5 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

OX5 1BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £452k, 78% 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 up 5.7% year-on-year.

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

OX5 1BX is a sought-after residential area on Morton Avenue, 0.7km from Kidlington in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington East ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

For serious buyers, OX5 1BX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £452k, up 5.7% 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00145190 (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 1BX. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.6%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 440,000

5 sales · Mean £ 427,000

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

5 sales · Mean £ 358,000

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

OX5 1BX has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences43
Other theft11
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
Burglary5

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 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Grovelands Convenience Stores0.6 km
  • Red Lion0.8 km
  • Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • South Avenue B&B0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Bull0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Ovisher Restaurant0.8 km
  • Oxford House Cafe0.3 km
  • TULASI0.9 km
  • Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Albert Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.9 km
  • Off The Hook0.8 km
  • The Star Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway1.5 km
  • Islip3.5 km
  • Hanborough6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Morton Avenue HAR DEL0.1 km
  • Almond Avenue HAR DEL0.2 km
  • Laburnum Crescent HAR DEL0.3 km
  • Gosford Hill0.4 km
  • Churchill Road0.4 km