POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
OX1 5QZ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 80.6%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 21 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 20 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £280,000Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 80.6%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 21 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 May 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 80.6%, with 80.6% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
4 within 400mOX1 5QZ links 4 transport stops within 400m and 9 within 800m. 4 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Manor Grove (BCT) at about 129m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
11 within 1200mOX1 5QZ currently links 11 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 5 food and drink, 2 grocery, 2 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Al Taif at about 124m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,974 online job adverts observedVale of White Horse local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched OX1 5QZ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
21 nearby school rows21 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for OX1 5QZ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 3OX1 5QZ has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 3 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 33, and public order is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 25 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£280,000
Strong sample. Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of OX1 5QZ, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (2), restaurant (2), cafe (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by bakery (1), supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (2).
Amenity group
Health
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Al Taif
Restaurant at 5, Playfield Road, Oxford.
Food and drink
Lucky Chopsticks Takeaway
Fast Food at 9, Playfield Road, Kennington.
Nightlife
The Tandem (Hungry Horse)
Pub at 193, Kennington Road, Kennington.
Grocery
Proof Social Bakehouse
Bakery at 68, Sandford Lane.
Health
Kennington Pharmacy
Pharmacy at 172, Kennington Road, Kennington.
Grocery
Co-op Food
Supermarket at 168, Kennington Road.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Chandlings Prep
Primary option in OX1 5ND. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
New Hinksey Church of England Primary School
Primary option in OX1 4RQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary option in OX1 4NA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for OX1 5QZ before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around OX1 5QZ.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like OX1 5QZ with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess OX1 5QZ.
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Ask vetted agents
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