Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

MORTON AVENUE, OX5 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTON AVENUE, OX5 1BT.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX5 1BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

OX5 1BT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £293k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 11.9% year-on-year.

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

OX5 1BT is a sought-after residential area on Morton Avenue, 0.6km 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 1BT offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £293k, up 11.9% year-on-year. 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00145188 (shared with 4 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 1BT. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 295,000

4 sales · Mean £ 294,250

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

OX5 1BT 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 offences37
Other theft13
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order7

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington

Good200 pupils0.3 km
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West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils0.3 km
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Gosford Hill School

Good798 pupils0.6 km
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Edward Feild Primary School

Good299 pupils0.8 km
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North Kidlington Primary School

Good298 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Grovelands Convenience Stores0.5 km
  • Red Lion0.7 km
  • Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • South Avenue B&B1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Bull0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Ovisher Restaurant0.6 km
  • Oxford House Cafe0.3 km
  • Six Bells1.0 km
  • TULASI0.8 km
  • Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Albert Fish And Chips0.8 km
  • Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.7 km
  • Off The Hook0.7 km
  • The Star Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway1.7 km
  • Islip3.5 km
  • Hanborough6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Morton Avenue HAR DEL0.1 km
  • Broad Close0.2 km
  • Broad Close0.2 km
  • Yarnton Road HAR DEL0.3 km
  • Churchill Road0.3 km