OX29 8AU is a sought-after residential area on Mansell Close, 0.3km from Church Hanborough in West Oxfordshire. Administratively it sits within Freeland and Hanborough ward and the Witney constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX29, OX29 8AU offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 OX29 8AU are sourced from Output Area E00146644 (shared with 72 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANSELL CLOSE, OX29 8AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANSELL CLOSE, OX29 8AU.
465
38
£ 60,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX29 8AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. OX29 8AU's low deprivation rank, 62% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX29 8AU. The average age is 37.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
OX29 8AU has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hanborough Manor CofE School
Freeland Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Hand And Shears0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hanborough1.5 km
- Combe2.2 km
- Finstock7.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Hand and Shears0.1 km
- The Hand and Shears0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OX298AU · Data under Open Government Licence