Postcode OX49 5PY 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Watlington & Nettlebed is £68,257 per year. The nearest station is Saunderton located about 8.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Watlington & Nettlebed has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,781 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Watlington & Nettlebed has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 5PY.
Watlington & Nettlebed near OX49 5PY 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 8 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 5PY 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 5PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Coop Food | Couching Street, South Oxfordshire, OX49 5PU | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
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.