West Circular Road is in Ambrosden, Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX25 2BB is located in the Bicester South and Ambrosden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2018-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Circular Road, Ambrosden, Bicester, OX25 2BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX25 2BD, OX25 2BG, OX25 2BA, OX25 2AY, OX25 2AZ, OX25 2BJ, OX25 2BQ, OX25 2BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX25 2BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 24.9% | 53.1% | 28.2% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 75.1% | 46.9% | -28.2% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 2BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 63.7% | 42.2% | -21.5% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 44.7% | 20.2% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 65.4% | 63.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 29.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around OX25 2BB this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 34.6% | 6.9% | -27.7% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 13.3% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 56.2% | 41.1% | 33.8% | 22.4% |
| Other | 8.2% | 0.5% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90.3% | 81.8% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 85.3% | 77.1% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 77.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.4% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Circular Road was 27.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.0% lower than the Bicester North and Caversfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Circular Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 West Circular Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-02-21 | £673,145 |
| 4 West Circular Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Other, a newly built property | £221,100 | 2019-07-19 | £259,212 |
| 8 West Circular Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £245,000 | 2019-02-28 | £305,739 |
| 14 West Circular Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Other, a newly built property | £242,675 | 2018-10-05 | £268,049 |
| 10 West Circular Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Other, a newly built property | £241,000 | 2018-07-30 | £266,496 |
OX25 2BB 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 312 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langford Village Community Primary School Peregrine Way , OX26 6SX | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Pioneer Way , OX26 1BF | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfields Primary and Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NX | 3out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Acres Primary School East Hawthorn Rd , Ambrosden OX25 2SN | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS | 3out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 2,762 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bardwell School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,394 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.