Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

BANBURY ROAD, OX5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANBURY ROAD, OX5 1AQ.

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

337

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 57,400 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX5 1AQ 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.

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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

OX5 1AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £455k, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX5 1AQ is a sought-after residential area on Banbury Road, 0.3km from Kidlington in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington West ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, OX5 1AQ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £455k. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00145147 (shared with 12 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 OX5 1AQ. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian13.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 417,500

2 sales · Mean £ 417,500

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

OX5 1AQ has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Other theft16
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson13
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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North Kidlington Primary School

Good298 pupils0.2 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington

Good200 pupils1.0 km
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West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils1.0 km
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Gosford Hill School

Good798 pupils1.2 km
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Edward Feild Primary School

Good299 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Add Extra Years0.9 km
  • Grovelands Convenience Stores0.5 km
  • OXFORD ACTIVE1.0 km
  • Red Lion0.2 km
  • Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Black Bull0.1 km
  • The Kings Arms0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Ovisher Restaurant0.2 km
  • Oxford House Cafe1.0 km
  • Six Bells0.9 km
  • TULASI0.3 km
  • Buttercup sandwiches1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Swift Shop0.9 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Albert Fish And Chips0.2 km
  • Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.2 km
  • Off The Hook0.2 km
  • The Star Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway2.5 km
  • Islip3.7 km
  • Hanborough5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Black Horse0.0 km
  • The Black Horse0.0 km
  • Chorefields0.1 km
  • Chorefields0.1 km
  • Cherwell Court0.1 km