OX5 1DB is a safe, established residential area on The Parade, 0.4km from Garden City in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington East ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00145170 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE PARADE, OX5 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PARADE, OX5 1DB.
393
41
£ 59,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
No single demographic signal dominates OX5 1DB — age 41, 74% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX5 1DB. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX5 1DB has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gosford Hill School
Edward Feild Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- South Avenue B&B0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Oxford House Cafe0.9 km
- Gurkha Village0.7 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Broadway News0.1 km
- J Sainsbury Plc0.2 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.2 km
- Zabka Supermarket0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway0.7 km
- Islip3.4 km
- Oxford6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway HAR DEL0.0 km
- Garden City0.1 km
- Garden City0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- South Avenue HAR DEL0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX51DB · Data under Open Government Licence