OX49 postcode: what it's like to live there
The OX49 district covers Watlington (South Oxfordshire), Benson, Chinnor. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in OX49
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from OX49 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in OX49
- Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School · OX49 5SU · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 27% in England
- Lewknor Church of England Primary School · OX49 5TH · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 19% in England
- Watlington Primary School · OX49 5RB · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 39% in England
Secondary schools in OX49
- Icknield Community College · OX49 5RB · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 37% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in OX49
- Lewknor Preschool · OX49 5TL · Good (Ofsted)
- Rainbow Corner Day Nursery · OX49 5RB · Good (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in OX49
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of OX49 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watlington & Nettlebed | 85% | £515k | Very low | 21 min |
| Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford | 8% | £516k | Low | 14 min |
| Chinnor & Tetsworth | 7% | £460k | Very low | 13 min |
Questions
Where is the OX49 postcode?
OX49 covers 3 neighbourhoods in Watlington (South Oxfordshire), Benson, Chinnor, with 231 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in OX49?
The typical home price across OX49's neighbourhoods is £515k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in OX49?
3 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a OX49 postcode.
How long is the commute from OX49?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Reading 78 minutes; Oxford 90 minutes.