oxford OX5 Postcodes

Oxford (OX5)

The OX5 postcode area is located in the Oxford postcode town region, within the county of Oxfordshire, and contains a total of 1229 individual postcodes.

There are 41 electoral wards in the OX5 postcode area, including Abingdon, Bampton, Banbury, Bicester, Burford, Carterton, Chinnor, Chipping Norton, Didcot, Kidlington, Oxford, Thame, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington, Witney, Woodstock which come under the local authority of the Cherwell Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 33% of people in OX5 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of OX5 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The OX5 postcode of Oxford District encompasses a total of three post towns - Headington, Kidlington and Yarnton. It includes the area of Woodstock and Bladon which lies to the north-west of the city of Oxford. This is a mostly rural area in the Oxfordshire County.

The OX5 postcode covers an area of 84 square miles and the main villages and settlements of this area include Yarnton, Middle Aston, Lower Heyford, Godington, Tackley, Begbroke, Bladon, Wootton, Launton, Steeple Aston, Eynsham, Freeland, Wootton, Water Eaton and Nuneham Courtenay. This stretch of land also includes the Pennefathers Farm, the Blackthorn Railway Junction and the Blenheim Palace.

Within this postcode area, one can access a wide range of amenities that are available in the villages and settlements. These range from supermarkets to pubs, coffee shops, restaurants, banks, post offices, libraries, churches, health centres and leisure centres. For entertainment, the area has its own multiplex, Clifton Centre theatre and cinemas located within it.

In terms of transport, the area is served by several bus routes, trains (from Oxford and London), as well as Oxford Airport and Oxford Parkway railway station. The area is also served by several bus routes including the X90 which goes through Oxford and Kidlington, connecting the two towns.

For education purposes, the area has its own two sixth form colleges, as well as several primary and secondary schools. These include the Oxford Academy, Wood Green School and the Henry Box School. The area is very much green and offers a lot of activities for outdoor fun such as horse riding, hiking, cycling, bowling green and cricket and it is popular with tourists and locals alike.

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