OX5 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on South Avenue, 0.2km 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 1DQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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: Average house prices are around £380k, up 6.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00145169 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH AVENUE, OX5 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH AVENUE, OX5 1DQ.
337
41
£ 59,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX5 1DQ 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.
Area Character
OX5 1DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £380k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX5 1DQ. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 372,500
12 sales · Mean £ 368,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX5 1DQ 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.
school Local Schools
Gosford Hill School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
Edward Feild Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- South Avenue B&B0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Oxford House Cafe0.8 km
- Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.9 km
- Gurkha Village0.7 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Broadway News0.3 km
- J Sainsbury Plc0.4 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.4 km
- Zabka Supermarket0.2 km
- Poundland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway0.9 km
- Islip3.6 km
- Oxford6.3 km
Bus Stops
- South Avenue HAR DEL0.1 km
- Stratfield Road HAR DEL0.2 km
- Broadway HAR DEL0.2 km
- Garden City0.3 km
- Garden City0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX51DQ · Data under Open Government Licence