oxford OX49 Postcodes

Oxford (OX49)

The OX49 postcode area is located in the Oxford postcode town region, within the county of Oxfordshire, and contains a total of 287 individual postcodes.

There are 22 electoral wards in the OX49 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 South Oxfordshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 38% of people in OX49 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 OX49 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

OX49 is a postcode district in the Oxford region of the United Kingdom. It stretches from a small portion of southwest Oxford to covers the northernmost points of the Vale of White Horse, and it consists of some of the most popular villages and towns in the area.

The district covers parts of Benson, Berrick Salome, Warborough, Dorchester, Wallingford, Aston Tirrold, Cholsey, Crowmarsh Gifford, Ewelme, Goring, Ipsden, Stadhampton, and Watlington, as well as the surrounding rural land. These villages are known for their rural beauty and traditional feel.

Shopping opportunities in OX49 are quite diverse, ranging from big-name supermarkets like Tesco and Waitrose, to independent stores in individual villages. There are also a number of local businesses, which offer a wide range of items, including pet, garden and leisure products, and locally-produced food and drink.

The schools in OX49 are some of the best in the area. Generally, these are small rural schools with a good ranking, although they're near to two larger primary schools in Henley-on-Thames and Wallingford, as well as secondary schools in Oxford.

Having its own separate police station, OX49 is served by Thames Valley Police's Oxford South division. The area is unique in covering two separate local authorities, including South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council.

Recreational opportunities in OX49 abound. It has a wide range of public parks, golf courses, and outdoor activities, as well as two regional national parks: the Chilterns and the North Wessex Downs. Some of the villages also boast arts centres, historical buildings, and wonderful countryside walks.

Finally, it's worth noting that OX49 is part of the Oxford City Transport Zone, which means that public transport is frequent and of a high quality. There are buses straight into Oxford City Centre, with connections to larger towns and cities, while some of its villages boast rail connections running into London.

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