OX5 1BG is a safe, established residential area on Ploughley Close, 0.4km from Kidlington in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington East ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, down 21.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00145182 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLOUGHLEY CLOSE, OX5 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLOUGHLEY CLOSE, OX5 1BG.
309
41
£ 57,400 /yr
48%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OX5 1BG's 54% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £340k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 21.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX5 1BG. The average age is 40.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 332,500
6 sales · Mean £ 322,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX5 1BG has low crime rates — 26 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 Stores0.1 km
- Red Lion0.5 km
- Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Black Bull0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Ovisher Restaurant0.5 km
- Oxford House Cafe0.8 km
- TULASI0.6 km
- Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Albert Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.4 km
- Off The Hook0.5 km
- The Star Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Dominos Pizza0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway2.2 km
- Islip3.9 km
- Hanborough5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Fernhill Close0.1 km
- Fernhill Close0.1 km
- Osborne Close0.2 km
- Osborne Close0.2 km
- Andersons Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX51BG · Data under Open Government Licence