Postcode report
OX5 1AL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Cherwell
About OX5 1AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX5 1AL is a postcode in Kidlington East, Cherwell, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OX5 1AL, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX5 1AL are housing and jobs, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for OX5 1AL is based on Cherwell 017 Census 2021. It covers 6,538 residents, 2,029 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near OX5 1AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £388k from 85 rolling sales, down 6.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OX5 1AL can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OX5 1AL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OX5 1AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about OX5 1AL
Is OX5 1AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 44% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OX5 1AL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OX5 1AL?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for OX5 1AL?
LocaleIQ matched OX5 1AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX5 1AL?
The latest median sold price is £388k based on 85 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX5 1AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.