OX5 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Copthorne Road, 0.6km from Kidlington in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington East ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For serious buyers, OX5 1BY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 15.9% 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00145190 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COPTHORNE ROAD, OX5 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPTHORNE ROAD, OX5 1BY.
285
45
£ 59,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX5 1BY 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. OX5 1BY's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £350k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 15.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX5 1BY. The average age is 45.4. 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 & 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
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
3 sales · Mean £ 338,666
Terraced
£ 322,500
2 sales · Mean £ 322,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX5 1BY has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
Gosford Hill School
Edward Feild Primary School
North Kidlington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- South Avenue B&B0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Black Bull0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Ovisher Restaurant0.7 km
- Oxford House Cafe0.3 km
- Six Bells0.9 km
- TULASI0.8 km
- Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.7 km
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 Parkway1.6 km
- Islip3.5 km
- Hanborough6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Morton Avenue HAR DEL0.1 km
- Churchill Road0.2 km
- Churchill Road0.3 km
- Broad Close0.3 km
- Broad Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX51BY · Data under Open Government Licence