Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

SOUTH CLOSE, OX5 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH CLOSE, OX5 1DF.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX5 1DF spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

OX5 1DF is a safe, established residential area on South Close, 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 1DF offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00145170 (shared with 13 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 1DF. 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

White / British71.8%
Asian / British Asian21.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 440,000

5 sales · Mean £ 423,000

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

OX5 1DF has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting32
Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Gosford Hill School

Good798 pupils0.8 km
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Edward Feild Primary School

Good299 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington

Good200 pupils0.9 km
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West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • South Avenue B&B0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Oxford House Cafe1.0 km
  • Gurkha Village0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Broadway News0.2 km
  • J Sainsbury Plc0.2 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.2 km
  • Zabka Supermarket0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway0.6 km
  • Islip3.4 km
  • Oxford6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadway HAR DEL0.1 km
  • Garden City0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • South Avenue HAR DEL0.2 km
  • Garden City0.2 km