OX5 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Oxford Road, 0.1km from Kidlington in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington East ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX5, OX5 1AB offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £616k. 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 OX5 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00145183 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD ROAD, OX5 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, OX5 1AB.
377
43
£ 59,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
OX5 1AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £616k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £616k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX5 1AB. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 508,000
2 sales · Mean £ 508,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX5 1AB has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
North Kidlington Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
Gosford Hill School
Edward Feild Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Grovelands Convenience Stores0.4 km
- Red Lion0.2 km
- Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Black Bull0.3 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Ovisher Restaurant0.2 km
- Oxford House Cafe0.6 km
- Six Bells0.7 km
- TULASI0.3 km
- Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.3 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Albert Fish And Chips0.3 km
- Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.3 km
- Off The Hook0.2 km
- The Star Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Dominos Pizza0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway2.1 km
- Islip3.5 km
- Hanborough5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Exeter Hall0.1 km
- Exeter Hall0.1 km
- Treeground Place0.1 km
- Treeground Place0.1 km
- Broad Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX51AB · Data under Open Government Licence