OX5 1DE is a safe, established residential area on South Avenue, 0.4km from Garden City 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 1DE offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00145170 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH AVENUE, OX5 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH AVENUE, OX5 1DE.
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 1DE — age 41, 74% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £370k 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 1DE. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
Semi-Detached
£ 362,750
2 sales · Mean £ 362,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX5 1DE 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&B0.0 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
- Oxford6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway HAR DEL0.1 km
- Garden City0.1 km
- South Avenue HAR DEL0.1 km
- Garden City0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: OX51DE · Data under Open Government Licence