Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

SHERWOOD CLOSE, OX26 5DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD CLOSE, OX26 5DR.

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

353

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 67,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX26 5DR 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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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OX26 5DR — age 47, 77% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £413k 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

OX26 5DR is a safe, established residential area on Sherwood Close, 0.1km from Launton in Launton. Administratively it sits within Launton and Otmoor ward and the Banbury constituency.

For serious buyers, OX26 5DR is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX26 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00145206 (shared with 14 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 OX26 5DR. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 440,000

12 sales · Mean £ 436,625

Semi-Detached

£ 370,125

2 sales · Mean £ 370,125

Terraced

£ 350,000

4 sales · Mean £ 336,375

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

OX26 5DR has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Vehicle crime4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Launton Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils0.1 km
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Langford Village Community Primary School

Good437 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Boho Burrito0.9 km
  • PAPIZZA SHAKES0.9 km
  • Bicester Burger0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Blue Texel Farmshop0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Barre0.9 km
  • Jans Kitchen (Telford Road Bicester)0.8 km
  • The Village Coffee Shop0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bull Inn0.3 km
  • The Launton Arms0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester Village2.0 km
  • Bicester North2.1 km
  • Bicester2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • The Bull Inn0.3 km
  • The Bull Inn0.3 km