OX5 1AX is a sought-after residential area on Judges Close, 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 1AX offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00145172 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JUDGES CLOSE, OX5 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JUDGES CLOSE, OX5 1AX.
412
45
£ 57,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX5 1AX 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX5 1AX combines high owner-occupation (69%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX5 1AX. The average age is 44.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX5 1AX has low crime rates — 23 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 Lion0.1 km
- Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Black Bull0.2 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Ovisher Restaurant0.1 km
- Oxford House Cafe0.7 km
- Six Bells0.8 km
- TULASI0.2 km
- Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Albert Fish And Chips0.2 km
- Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.1 km
- Off The Hook0.1 km
- The Star Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Dominos Pizza0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway2.2 km
- Islip3.6 km
- Hanborough5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Exeter Hall0.1 km
- Exeter Hall0.2 km
- Chorefields0.2 km
- Watts Way Car Park DEL0.2 km
- The Black Horse0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX51AX · Data under Open Government Licence