Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

FORGE CLOSE, OX33 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORGE CLOSE, OX33 1BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

499

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Avg Age

46

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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: OX33 1BL 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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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

OX33 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £372k 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

OX33 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Forge Close, 0.5km from Horton-cum-Studley in Horton-cum-Studley. Administratively it sits within Launton and Otmoor ward and the Henley constituency.

For serious buyers, OX33 1BL is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX33 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00145211 (shared with 73 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 OX33 1BL. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 372,326

1 sales · Mean £ 372,326

Detached

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

OX33 1BL has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Islip7.6 km
  • Bicester Village9.7 km
  • Oxford Parkway9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Forge Close0.1 km
  • Forge Close0.1 km