Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

SOUTH AVENUE, OX5 1DG House Prices & Local Information

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

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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
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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. OX5 1DG's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £470k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 4.9% year-on-year.

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

OX5 1DG is a safe, established residential area on South Avenue, 0.3km from Garden City in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington East ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

For serious buyers, OX5 1DG is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k, down 4.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1DG 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 1DG. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 405,000

11 sales · Mean £ 401,409

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

OX5 1DG has low crime rates — 38 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 offences36
Shoplifting32
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Gosford Hill School

Good798 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
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Edward Feild Primary School

Good299 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • South Avenue B&B0.1 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 News0.2 km
  • J Sainsbury Plc0.3 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.3 km
  • Zabka Supermarket0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway0.7 km
  • Islip3.5 km
  • Oxford6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • South Avenue HAR DEL0.1 km
  • Broadway HAR DEL0.1 km
  • Garden City0.2 km
  • Garden City0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.3 km