OX49 5BQ is a sought-after residential area on Woodpecker Walk, 0.6km from Watlington in Watlington (South Oxfordshire). Administratively it sits within Watlington ward and the Henley constituency.
Day-to-day life in OX49 5BQ 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £436k. 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 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00146079 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODPECKER WALK, OX49 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODPECKER WALK, OX49 5BQ.
432
49
£ 53,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX49 5BQ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 49, OX49 5BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £436k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX49 5BQ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 166,500
1 sales · Mean £ 166,500
Detached
£ 480,000
7 sales · Mean £ 526,785
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
3 sales · Mean £ 418,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX49 5BQ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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- Calnan Brothers0.6 km
- Peter Osborne Fine Wines Ltd0.6 km
- Tutu Delicious Chocolates Ltd0.6 km
- Watlington Service Station0.6 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Fat Buddha Thai0.7 km
- House of Spice0.6 km
- The Granary Cafe0.6 km
- The Granary Delicatessen0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Taj Watlington0.4 km
- Kingfisher Fish & Chips0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cholsey12.9 km
- Saunderton13.5 km
- Princes Risborough14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hurdlers Green0.2 km
- Hurdlers Green0.3 km
- Gorwell0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX495BQ · Data under Open Government Licence