OX49 5AD is a safe, established residential area on Hill Road, 0.5km from Watlington in Watlington (South Oxfordshire). Administratively it sits within Watlington ward and the Henley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, down 25.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX49 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00146075 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL ROAD, OX49 5AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL ROAD, OX49 5AD.
445
44
£ 53,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX49 5AD 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. OX49 5AD's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership, and £1.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 25.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX49 5AD. The average age is 44.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,275,000
11 sales · Mean £ 1,262,272
Terraced
£ 570,000
2 sales · Mean £ 570,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX49 5AD has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Watlington Primary School
Icknield Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.4 km
- Orange Bakery0.4 km
- The Orange Bakery0.4 km
- Calnan Brothers0.5 km
- Peter Osborne Fine Wines Ltd0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Spire and Spoke0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kingfisher Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Taj Watlington0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Fat Buddha Thai0.6 km
- House of Spice0.4 km
- The Granary Cafe0.4 km
- The Granary Delicatessen0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saunderton12.6 km
- Princes Risborough13.6 km
- Cholsey13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Watlington and District Care Home0.3 km
- Shirburn Street Church0.4 km
- Shirburn Street Church0.4 km
- Love Lane0.4 km
- Love Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: OX495AD · Data under Open Government Licence