Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

SOUTH AVENUE, OX5 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH AVENUE, OX5 1DE.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
workEmployment
9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OX5 1DE — age 41, 74% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £370k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

OX5 1DE is a safe, established residential area on South Avenue, 0.4km from Garden City 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 1DE offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00145170 (shared with 13 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 1DE. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.8%
Asian / British Asian21.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

Semi-Detached

£ 362,750

2 sales · Mean £ 362,750

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

OX5 1DE has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences38
Shoplifting33
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Gosford Hill School

Good798 pupils0.8 km
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Edward Feild Primary School

Good299 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington

Good200 pupils0.9 km
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West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • South Avenue B&B0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Oxford House Cafe0.9 km
  • Gurkha Village0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Broadway News0.1 km
  • J Sainsbury Plc0.2 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.2 km
  • Zabka Supermarket0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway0.7 km
  • Islip3.4 km
  • Oxford6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadway HAR DEL0.1 km
  • Garden City0.1 km
  • South Avenue HAR DEL0.1 km
  • Garden City0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km