Liddiard Close is in Kennington, Oxford and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX1 5RY is located in the Kennington & Radley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford West and Abingdon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Liddiard Close, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX1 5RS, OX1 5RJ, OX1 5RU, OX1 5RX, OX1 5RT, OX1 5QZ, OX1 5RZ, OX1 5RH, OX1 5SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX1 5RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.8% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.2% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX1 5RY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.5% | 27.5% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.7% | 58.4% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 49.8% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 36% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 12.9% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 5.7% | -2.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 41.8% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 91.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 91.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 90.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Liddiard Close was 6.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% lower than the Botley & Sunningwell average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Liddiard Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell and the 14th lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Liddiard Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £467,000 | 2025-12-05 | £454,926 |
| 21 Liddiard Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2025-08-20 | £470,075 |
| 37 Liddiard Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-01-27 | £473,002 |
| 5 Liddiard Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-03-01 | £595,565 |
| 35 Liddiard Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £454,000 | 2022-11-15 | £481,861 |
OX1 5RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in OX1 5RY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithun's CofE Nursery School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | - not rated | 421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithun's CofE Primary School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell First School 17 Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Academy Grange Road , Littlemore OX4 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Henry Newman CofE (A) Primary School Grange Road , Littlemore OX4 4LS | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary School The Oval , Rose Hill OX4 4SF | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | 2out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peers School Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JY | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC CofE Upper School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DX | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 3,602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Upton Church of England Middle School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 3,204 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 3,602 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Isis Church of England Controlled Middle School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wesley Green Middle School Wesley Close , Blackbird Leys OX4 6BG | - not rated | 3,745 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon and Witney College Wootton Road , OX14 1GG | - not rated | 4,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandlings Prep Bagley Wood Road , Boars Hill OX1 5ND | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IQRA School, Oxford LAWN UPTON HOUSE, DAVID NICHOLLS CLOSE , WITTEMORE OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radley College Abingdon , OX14 2HR | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Iffley Mead School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tandem | Kennington Road, Kennington | 956 yd | |
| Kings Arms | Church Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Chopsticks | 9 Playfield Road, Kennington | 92 yd | |
| Al Taif Restaurant | 5 Playfield Road, Kennington | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 168 Kennington Road, Kennington | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Playfield Road PLAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Kennington Village Hall KENNINGTON ROAD | 978 yd | |
| Jeromes Leisure Club HENLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,077 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.