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.
SOUTH CLOSE, OX5 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH CLOSE, OX5 1DF.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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 Cafe1.0 km
- Gurkha Village0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: OX51DF · Data under Open Government Licence