Living in OX49, South Oxfordshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around OX49 in South Oxfordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Oxfordshire: £474,283, up 5.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around OX49
53 recorded home sales on the streets around central OX49 in the last 2 years, with a median of £421,000 and a range from £160,000 to £1,275,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 ASH CLOSE, OX49 5LW | semi-detached | £460,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 34 CHURCH STREET, OX49 5QR | semi-detached | £500,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 7 BROOKSIDE, OX49 5AQ | semi-detached | £535,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 15 ORCHARD WALK, OX49 5RD | terraced | £230,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 52 LOVE LANE, OX49 5RA | detached | £795,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 4 SPRING LANE, OX49 5QL | semi-detached | £401,000 | 2026-03-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
3 schools within 3 miles
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield Community College | Secondary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Watlington Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Lewknor Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.1 mi |
2 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.4% |
| Professional occupations | 22.4% |
| Skilled trades | 13.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
10 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central OX49 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on South Oxfordshire's figures.
Common questions about OX49
What is the average house price in OX49?
The average sold price in South Oxfordshire is £474,283 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in OX49?
Prices in South Oxfordshire are up 5.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in OX49?
The median of 53 recorded sales around central OX49 in the last 2 years is £421,000, ranging from £160,000 to £1,275,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in OX49?
10 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX49 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is OX49 at risk of flooding?
Central OX49 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is OX49 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £421,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 10 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is OX49 safe?
10 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX49 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? OX49 or OX39, OX49 or OX44, OX49 or OX9.
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