Is OX5 1DN a safe place to live?

Yes, OX5 1DN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 43 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in OX5 1DN?

The average property price in OX5 1DN is currently around £337k.

What is the population of OX5 1DN?

The population for the OX5 1DN area is approximately 393 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

BEECH CRESCENT, OX5 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH CRESCENT, OX5 1DN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

393

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Avg Age

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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 1DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £337k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX5 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Beech Crescent, 0.3km 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 1DN offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1DN 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 1DN. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 337,500

4 sales · Mean £ 336,250

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

OX5 1DN has low crime rates — 43 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 offences39

Shoplifting33

Anti-social behaviour11

Public order9

Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

Gosford Hill School

Good798 pupils0.7 km

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington

Good200 pupils0.8 km

West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils0.8 km

Edward Feild Primary School

Good299 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

South Avenue B&B0.1 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Oxford House Cafe0.8 km
Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.9 km
Gurkha Village0.7 km

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby

Broadway News0.2 km
J Sainsbury Plc0.3 km
Sushi Gourmet0.3 km
Zabka Supermarket0.1 km
Poundland0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Oxford Parkway0.8 km
Islip3.5 km
Oxford6.3 km

Bus Stops

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