OX5 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Banbury Road, 0.5km from Pits, The in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington West ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For families considering a move, OX5 1AJ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £562k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00145163 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANBURY ROAD, OX5 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANBURY ROAD, OX5 1AJ.
361
41
£ 60,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX5 1AJ combines high owner-occupation (61%), strong property values (£562k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £562k 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 1AJ. The average age is 41.4. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 575,000
5 sales · Mean £ 561,930
Semi-Detached
£ 490,000
4 sales · Mean £ 487,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX5 1AJ has low crime rates — 19 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
North Kidlington Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Add Extra Years0.4 km
- Grovelands Convenience Stores1.0 km
- OXFORD ACTIVE0.5 km
- Red Lion0.7 km
- Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Black Bull0.6 km
- The Kings Arms0.9 km
- The Highwayman Hotel And Spice House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Ovisher Restaurant0.7 km
- TULASI0.7 km
- Buttercup sandwiches0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Oxford Diocesan Board Of Finance0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Swift Shop0.4 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Albert Fish And Chips0.7 km
- Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.7 km
- Off The Hook0.7 km
- The Star Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Dominos Pizza0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway3.0 km
- Islip4.0 km
- Hanborough5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Flatford Place0.0 km
- Flatford Place0.1 km
- Lyne Road Turn0.1 km
- Cots Green0.1 km
- Cots Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX51AJ · Data under Open Government Licence