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Area guide

OX5 area guide — property prices & local market

Everything you need to know about buying property in the OX5 postcode area, covering Kidlington and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.

OX5 area price snapshot

Average price

£296,550

Median price

£275,000

5-year trend

+22.6%

Total sales

12,309

The OX5 area has 566 individual postcodes with 12,309 registered sales. Prices are +25.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Kidlington. The five-year price movement is +22.6%.

Market context

With an average of £296,550, OX5 is a mid-range area, +25.7% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 12,309 recorded sales across 566 postcodes.

The five-year price trend in OX5 is +22.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.

Buying tips for OX5

  • 🏠Consider property type mix. Mid-range areas typically have a diverse housing stock. Use the street and postcode pages to find the property type that fits your budget.
  • 📈Look for growth potential. The 5-year price trend on this page shows how OX5 has performed. Compare it with nearby areas using the location comparison tool.
  • 🧮Factor in Stamp Duty. Use the Stamp Duty Calculator to estimate purchase costs based on the average price in OX5.
  • 🏘️Explore Kidlington. Much of the OX5 activity centres on Kidlington. Check the town-level data for more granular market analysis.
  • 💡Check individual postcodes. Average prices can mask significant variation between postcodes in the OX5 area. Browse the individual postcode pages to find properties that match your budget.
  • 💡Compare asking prices to sold prices. Use the Asking Price Checker to see whether a listing price aligns with local sold-price evidence.
  • 💡Use sold prices as evidence, not valuation. Historical data helps you understand market trends but does not replace a professional valuation by a qualified surveyor.

Top postcodes in OX5

OX5 1TZ

£139,982 avg · 132 sales

OX5 1UA

£174,086 avg · 106 sales

OX5 1SX

£190,587 avg · 101 sales

OX5 1TA

£205,979 avg · 100 sales

OX5 2XT

£101,376 avg · 97 sales

OX5 1SU

£161,936 avg · 94 sales

OX5 1TF

£203,989 avg · 93 sales

OX5 1TY

£126,422 avg · 92 sales

OX5 1TL

£188,448 avg · 89 sales

View all 566 postcodes in OX5 →

Useful tools for OX5 buyers

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Stamp Duty ~£4,828

Avg £296,550 in OX5

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Asking Price Checker

Compare asking prices with sold-price evidence

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Stamp Duty Guide

Complete 2025 SDLT, LTT & LBTT guide

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Location Comparison

Compare OX5 with other areas

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Kidlington data

Full town-level property statistics

About this guide

This OX5 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.

Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in OX5?

The average sold price in the OX5 postcode area is £296,550, based on 12,309 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Kidlington.

How do OX5 house prices compare to the UK average?

Properties in OX5 average £296,550, which is +25.7% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.

Why is the median price in OX5 lower than the average?

The median price (£275,000) is 7.3% below the average (£296,550), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.

How have OX5 house prices changed over 5 years?

Prices in OX5 have moved +22.6% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.

Are these area guide prices valuations or asking prices?

No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.

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