Postcode Analysis Vale of White Horse, South East

RIMES CLOSE, OX13 5AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIMES CLOSE, OX13 5AL.

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Population

514

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 66,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX13 5AL 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX13 5AL combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£666k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £666k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

OX13 5AL is a sought-after residential area on Rimes Close, 0.2km from Kingston Bagpuize in Kingston Bagpuize. Administratively it sits within Kingston Bagpuize ward and the Wantage constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX13, OX13 5AL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £666k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for OX13 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00185870 (shared with 31 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 OX13 5AL. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 600,000

3 sales · Mean £ 627,666

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

OX13 5AL has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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John Blandy Primary School

Good238 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Pegasus Grange0.8 km
  • Kingston Bagpuize House Tearoom0.4 km
  • Munch @ The Log Cabin0.9 km
  • Lesleys0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Kingston Bagpuize & Southmoor Bowls Club0.2 km
  • The Waggon & Horses1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-op0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Radley12.1 km
  • Culham12.7 km
  • Appleford12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • School Lane0.1 km
  • School Lane0.1 km
  • Frax Close DEL0.1 km
  • Frax Close DEL0.2 km
  • Petypher Gardens0.2 km