Mill Lane is in Upper Arncott, Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX25 1PB is located in the Launton and Otmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Lane, Upper Arncott, Bicester, OX25 1PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX25 1PF, OX25 1PG, OX25 1QH, OX25 1PE, OX25 1QJ, OX25 1QL, OX25 1PJ, OX25 1PL, OX25 1PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX25 1PB is primarily male, with 90.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 5.4% | 9.5% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -41.5% |
| Male | 94.6% | 90.5% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 41.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OX25 1PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 64.7% | 70.4% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 32.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 15.3% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -28.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.9% | 32.2% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -16.2% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 33.4% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 23.6% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 10.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 22% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 14.2% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 19.6% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 21.7% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.4% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 73.6% | 72.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 86% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 86% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 9.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1.5% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.1% | 1.2% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bicester North and Caversfield average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mill Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-04-12 | £407,591 |
| 1 Mill Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-03-22 | £372,705 |
| 1 Mill Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2017-07-21 | £369,141 |
| 27 Mill Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2017-03-01 | £726,906 |
| 1 Mill Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-10-23 | £371,622 |
| Other | 377 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 43 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Acres Primary School East Hawthorn Rd , Ambrosden OX25 2SN | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langford Village Community Primary School Peregrine Way , OX26 6SX | 3out of 4 | 5,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School Fencott Road , Charlton-on-Otmoor OX5 2UT | 3out of 4 | 5,394 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Garden (The Plough) | The Plough, 17 Ploughley Road | 684 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arncott Village Playing Fields Arncott | grass pitches | 308 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 | 63.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.