Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

OX49 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX49 5AE.

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

445

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 53,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX49 5AE 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.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OX49 5AE — age 44, 73% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

OX49 5AE is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Watlington in Watlington (South Oxfordshire). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Watlington ward and the Henley constituency.

Day-to-day life in OX49 5AE has the character of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OX49 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00146075 (shared with 34 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 OX49 5AE. 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

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

OX49 5AE has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and robbery. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1

school Local Schools

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Watlington Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils1.2 km
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Icknield Community College

Good752 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.7 km
  • Orange Bakery0.8 km
  • The Orange Bakery0.7 km
  • Calnan Brothers0.8 km
  • Peter Osborne Fine Wines Ltd0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Spire and Spoke0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kingfisher Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Taj Watlington0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Fat Buddha Thai1.0 km
  • House of Spice0.7 km
  • The Granary Cafe0.8 km
  • The Granary Delicatessen0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saunderton12.5 km
  • Henley-On-Thames13.6 km
  • Princes Risborough13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Watlington and District Care Home0.0 km