Buchanan Road is in Upper Arncott, Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX25 1PH 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 Buchanan Road, Upper Arncott, Bicester, OX25 1PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX25 1PJ, OX25 1PQ, OX25 1PL, OX25 1PG, OX25 1QL, OX25 1QW, OX25 1PB, OX25 1PE, OX25 1PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX25 1PH is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 50% | 45.3% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 50% | 54.7% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 1PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 39.2% | 46.3% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 32.1% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 7% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) 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 | 53.9% | 49.3% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 39.7% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.3% | 20% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 13% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 17.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 25.3% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 9.5% | 1.1% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.9% | 89.7% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 93.5% | 87.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 87.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 8.8% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buchanan Road was 33.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.6% lower than the Bicester North and Caversfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buchanan Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield and the 179th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Buchanan Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2023-09-28 | £303,214 |
| 25 Buchanan Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2020-10-30 | £283,076 |
| 19 Buchanan Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2019-12-09 | £323,077 |
| 27 Buchanan Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,500 | 2019-08-30 | £307,647 |
| 11 Buchanan Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-04-12 | £356,042 |
OX25 1PH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,819 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 | 5,247 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langford Village Community Primary School Peregrine Way , OX26 6SX | 3out of 4 | 5,416 yd | Community 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 | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arncott Village Playing Fields Arncott | grass pitches | 258 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 4.8% |
| Median download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.79 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.