OX49 5BF is a sought-after residential area on Lilacs Place, 0.3km from Watlington in Watlington (South Oxfordshire). Administratively it sits within Watlington ward and the Henley constituency.
Day-to-day life in OX49 5BF has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £580k. 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 OX49 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00146079 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LILACS PLACE, OX49 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILACS PLACE, OX49 5BF.
432
49
£ 53,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX49 5BF 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
OX49 5BF is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX49 5BF. The average age is 48.9. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 530,000
2 sales · Mean £ 530,000
Terraced
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX49 5BF has low crime rates — 12 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 Ltd0.3 km
- Orange Bakery0.3 km
- The Orange Bakery0.4 km
- Calnan Brothers0.3 km
- Peter Osborne Fine Wines Ltd0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Spire and Spoke0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kingfisher Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Taj Watlington0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Fat Buddha Thai0.6 km
- House of Spice0.2 km
- The Granary Cafe0.3 km
- The Granary Delicatessen0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saunderton13.1 km
- Cholsey13.2 km
- Princes Risborough14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Gorwell0.2 km
- Library0.3 km
- Shirburn Street Church0.4 km
- Shirburn Street Church0.4 km
- Hurdlers Green0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: OX495BF · Data under Open Government Licence