OX49 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the OX49 postcode district in South Oxfordshire. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
South Oxfordshire · 2026-07 (UK HPI)
Median £521,250
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about OX49
The average home across South Oxfordshire is worth about £476,026 (UK House Price Index, 2026-07), and the median of the 4 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside OX49 is £521,250, and prices have risen 3.0% over the last year.
Of 236 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in OX49, band D is the most common, and 52.1% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 63 crimes around the centre of OX49 in the six months to 2026-07, most often violence and sexual offences (35).
There are 0 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of OX49 in South Oxfordshire, including Watlington Primary School.
The district covers the Benson & Crowmarsh, Chalgrove, Chinnor, Haseley Brook ward areas.
Sample of 236 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in OX49, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed +3.0% over the last year in South Oxfordshire.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-07.
Primary
- Watlington Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.3 mi
- Lewknor Church of England Primary SchoolNot rated · 2.2 mi
- Aston Rowant Church of England Primary SchoolNot rated · 3.6 mi
- Ewelme CofE Primary SchoolNot rated · 3.7 mi
Secondary
- Icknield Community CollegeNot rated · 0.3 mi
Benson & Crowmarsh · Chalgrove · Chinnor · Haseley Brook · Watlington
Common questions about OX49
What is the average house price in OX49?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in South Oxfordshire at £476,026 as of 2026-07. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the OX49 district have a median price of £521,250.
How much does each property type cost in OX49?
Detached £780,125, semi-detached £455,911, terraced £374,711, flats £237,655, based on the UK House Price Index for South Oxfordshire.
Is OX49 a safe area?
Police recorded 63 crimes near the centre of OX49 in the six months to 2026-07. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 35 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in OX49 usually have?
Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 236 certificates from OX49, with 52.1% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near OX49?
0 schools within a mile of the OX49 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Icknield Community College. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this OX49 data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.