At a Glance
Average Property Price - OX5
£444,824
74
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - OX
£1,416
76
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - OX5
£46,439
80
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - OX
5.4%
35
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - OX5
1.7%
7
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - OX
3.7%
41
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
Properties in OX5 are priced at an average of £445,000, placing them among the most expensive nationally. However, the area has experienced notably slow price growth over the past decade, with annual appreciation of just 1.7%—significantly below the national trend. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 247 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 319, suggesting a less buoyant market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader OX area stand at £1,416, well above the national average. Rent growth over the past decade has been steady at 3.7% annually, though this is close to the national median pace. The flat yield has improved noticeably, now standing at 5.4% compared to a 10-year average of 4.5%, indicating a more attractive rental return in the current climate.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £46,439 is well above the national average, reflecting the area's affluence. Purchase affordability has deteriorated slightly: the price-to-income ratio stands at 9.6x, compared to 9.5x in 2016, suggesting homes have become marginally less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also tightened, with rent consuming 30.7% of income versus 29.4% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older and more mature than the national average, with those aged 50–64 and 65+ each representing around one-fifth of residents, compared to national figures of 19.8% and 19.6%. Young adults aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 7.8% versus the national 11.0%. Homeownership is stronger than average, with 39% owning outright and a combined owned tenure of 70% versus 60.7% nationally. The workforce is weighted towards higher-skill roles, with professionals comprising 23.7% of employment (versus 20.5% nationally) and managers at 15.8%, while elementary roles and plant/machinery work are below national norms.