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OX5

KIDLINGTON

Oxfordshire, South East, England

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OX5 is the postcode district for KIDLINGTON, located in Oxfordshire, South East.

Avg price £485,247
1yr change ▲ 10.9%
Crime 81% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£485,247

▲ 10.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

69% above national avg

Crime Rate

15.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

81% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

321 Mbps

Property Prices in OX5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OX5 is £485,247, which is 17% below the Oxfordshire average of £588,175.

Properties in OX5 cost 69.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OX5 have risen 10.9% 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 £616,639 244
Semi-detached £406,151 325
Terraced £355,879 172
Flat £235,468 101
All types £485,247 869

5-Year Price History

£430K £461K £491K £521K £552K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in OX5

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

With 15.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OX5 has a crime rate well 81% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in OX5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OX5 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
William Fletcher Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
North Kidlington Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Kirtlington Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

170,426

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in OX5 are 321.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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321.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OX5 is collected by Cherwell. The Band D rate is £2,243/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

OX

OX5 — KIDLINGTON

Area Summary

OX5 (KIDLINGTON) offers above-average property prices (£485,247, 69% above national average), low crime (81% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (321 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about OX5 KIDLINGTON

What is the average house price in OX5 KIDLINGTON?
The average house price in OX5 (KIDLINGTON) is £485,247, based on 869 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 69% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 10.9% over the past year.
Is OX5 KIDLINGTON a safe area to live?
Crime in OX5 is significantly below the national average (15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of OX5 KIDLINGTON?
The population of OX5 (KIDLINGTON) is approximately 170,426 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in OX5?
The average broadband download speed in OX5 is 321 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in OX5 KIDLINGTON?
There are 12 schools in or near OX5. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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