Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

OX5 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX5 1DL.

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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

OX5 1DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1DL is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Garden City in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington East ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1DL 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 1DL. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

OX5 1DL has low crime rates — 40 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 offences35
Shoplifting32
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Gosford Hill School

Good798 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington

Good200 pupils1.0 km
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West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils1.0 km
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Edward Feild Primary School

Good299 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • South Avenue B&B0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Oxford House Cafe1.0 km
  • Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd1.0 km
  • Gurkha Village0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Broadway News0.3 km
  • J Sainsbury Plc0.3 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.3 km
  • Zabka Supermarket0.3 km
  • Poundland1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway0.7 km
  • Islip3.6 km
  • Oxford6.2 km

Bus Stops

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