Postcode OX49 5BY is located in a rural town, within the Watlington ward of South Oxfordshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Watlington & Nettlebed area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Watlington & Nettlebed is £53,900 per year. The nearest station is Saunderton located about 7.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Watlington & Nettlebed has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,227 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Watlington & Nettlebed has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Watlington & Nettlebed is £53,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX49 5BY.
Watlington & Nettlebed near OX49 5BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Saunderton located about 7.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £439,750 in Watlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,500 up to £3,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £805,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £437,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £330,000 |
10 year median price trend in Watlington
In the OX49 5BY postcode area, located within Watlington & Nettlebed, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Icknield Community College | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Watlington Primary School | Academy converter | N/A |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX49 5BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Your Coop Food | Couching Street, South Oxfordshire, OX49 5PU | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.