Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

VICARAGE LANE, OX25 1QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE LANE, OX25 1QA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

354

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 67,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX25 1QA 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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, OX25 1QA combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£1.6M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.6M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 40.8% year-on-year.

home £1,565,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX25 1QA is a safe, established residential area on Vicarage Lane, 0.5km from Piddington in Piddington (Cherwell). Administratively it sits within Launton and Otmoor ward and the Banbury constituency.

For serious buyers, OX25 1QA is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.6M, up 40.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX25 1QA are sourced from Output Area E00145208 (shared with 40 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 OX25 1QA. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,161,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

OX25 1QA has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Other theft1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester Village7.4 km
  • Bicester8.2 km
  • Bicester North8.3 km