Postcode OX49 5JZ is located in a rural village, 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 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Watlington & Nettlebed is £68,257 per year. The nearest station is Cholsey located about 7.3 miles away.
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 34.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% 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 per household in Watlington & Nettlebed is £68,257 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX49 5JZ.
Watlington & Nettlebed near OX49 5JZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cholsey located about 7.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £442,000 in Watlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 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 | 13 | £961,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £240,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £431,750 |
| Terraced | 11 | £327,500 |
10 year median price trend in Watlington
In the OX49 5JZ postcode area, located within Watlington & Nettlebed, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for South Oxfordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.