Postcode OX5 2LQ is located in an urban city, within the Kidlington East ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton is £58,973 per year. The nearest station is Oxford Parkway located about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,268 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton is £58,973 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX5 2LQ.
Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton near OX5 2LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oxford Parkway located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Oxford Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Oxford Parkway |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £397,350 in Kidlington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £358,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £228,500 |
| Detached | 23 | £455,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kidlington East
In the OX5 2LQ postcode area, located within Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX5 2LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Your Coop Food | Churchill Road, Cherwell, OX5 2NP | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX5 2LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fiona Valerie Mawson
Kidlington East - Elected 7 May 2026
Calum Miller
Bicester and Woodstock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.