Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

OX5 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX5 1BF.

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

300

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 57,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX5 1BF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

OX5 1BF is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

OX5 1BF is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km 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 1BF represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00145160 (shared with 6 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 1BF. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.4%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around OX5 1BF is moderate at 54 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 offences52
Other theft11
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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North Kidlington Primary School

Good298 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Add Extra Years0.2 km
  • OXFORD ACTIVE0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Boat Inn0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Jolly Boatman0.5 km
  • The Highwayman Hotel And Spice House0.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Swift Shop0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Aviation Station Ltd0.9 km
  • Buttercup sandwiches0.2 km
  • Oxford Diocesan Board Of Finance0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Tandoori Night0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway3.5 km
  • Islip4.4 km
  • Hanborough5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Langford Lane0.1 km
  • Langford Locks0.2 km
  • Briar Close DEL0.2 km
  • Langford Lane0.2 km
  • Briar Close DEL0.2 km