Willow End is in Ambrosden, Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX25 2RF is located in the Bicester South and Ambrosden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow End, Ambrosden, Bicester, OX25 2RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX25 2RR, OX25 2RN, OX25 2RD, OX25 2RT, OX25 2RU, OX25 2RA, OX25 2RX, OX25 2RE, OX25 2RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX25 2RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 24.9% | 50.4% | 25.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 75.1% | 49.6% | -25.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 63.7% | 38.7% | -25.0% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 49.1% | 24.6% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (91.7%) 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% | 50% | -15.4% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 41.7% | 12.3% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 34.6% | 10.9% | -23.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 11.8% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 26.5% | 17.9% | 16.9% | 9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 31.3% | 16.2% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.4% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% 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% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.3% | 86.2% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.9% 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% | 81.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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% | 82.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.4% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow End was 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% higher than the Bicester North and Caversfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow End has the 21st highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield and the 181st highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Willow End, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-08-05 | £212,108 |
| 5 Willow End, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2020-03-13 | £256,051 |
| 2 Willow End, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-09-28 | £258,551 |
| 2 Willow End, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-08-25 | £192,766 |
| 6 Willow End, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2016-12-23 | £262,005 |
OX25 2RF 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 | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Acres Primary School East Hawthorn Rd , Ambrosden OX25 2SN | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langford Village Community Primary School Peregrine Way , OX26 6SX | 3out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launton Church of England Primary School Bicester Road , Launton OX26 5DP | 3out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfields Primary and Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL | 3out of 4 | 3,766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Pioneer Way , OX26 1BF | 3out of 4 | 3,822 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,615 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS | 3out of 4 | 4,512 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 | 4,512 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bardwell School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4RZ | 3out of 4 | 4,744 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalian Servest Food Co. @ Ocado Bicester | Unit B, Symmetry Park Morrell Way | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Turner Arms Public House | Turners Arms Merton Road | 363 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 33.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 33.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.37 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.