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OX49

WATLINGTON

Oxfordshire, South East, England

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OX49 covers WATLINGTON in Oxfordshire, South East.

Avg price £581,633
1yr change ▼ 4.8%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£581,633

▼ 4.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

103% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

279 Mbps

Property Prices in OX49

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OX49 is £581,633, broadly in line with the Oxfordshire average of £588,175.

Properties in OX49 cost 102.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OX49 have fallen 4.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £873,530 78
Semi-detached £454,089 66
Terraced £374,555 41
Flat £456,430 33
All types £581,633 229

5-Year Price History

£530K £555K £580K £605K £630K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in OX49

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OX49 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in OX49

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OX49 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Lewknor Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Icknield Community College Secondary Not inspected mi
Watlington Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

156,470

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in OX49 are 279.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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279.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

66%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OX49 is collected by South Oxfordshire. The Band D rate is £2,240/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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OX49 — WATLINGTON

Area Summary

OX49 (WATLINGTON) offers above-average property prices (£581,633, 103% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (279 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about OX49 WATLINGTON

What is the average house price in OX49 WATLINGTON?
The average house price in OX49 (WATLINGTON) is £581,633, based on 229 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 103% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.8% over the past year.
Is OX49 WATLINGTON a safe area to live?
Crime in OX49 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of OX49 WATLINGTON?
The population of OX49 (WATLINGTON) is approximately 156,470 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in OX49?
The average broadband download speed in OX49 is 279 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 66%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in OX49 WATLINGTON?
There are 4 schools in or near OX49. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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