Willow Road is in Ambrosden, Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX25 2RU 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 Road, Ambrosden, Bicester, OX25 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX25 2RT, OX25 2RA, OX25 2RR, OX25 2RW, OX25 2RE, OX25 2RF, OX25 2LY, OX25 2RX, OX25 2UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX25 2RU 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 Road was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% lower than the Bicester North and Caversfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield and the 175th lowest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Willow Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-05-11 | £252,353 |
| 105 Willow Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2017-07-13 | £246,641 |
| 105 Willow Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2014-08-11 | £250,947 |
| 105 Willow Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2012-06-18 | £243,621 |
| 95 Willow Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2012-05-25 | £238,333 |
OX25 2RU 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 Foundation Stage School Ambrosden , OX25 2LN | - not rated | 663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfields Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL | - not rated | 3,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glory Farm Nursery School Churchill Road , OX26 4YJ | - not rated | 4,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Graven Hill Primary School 32 Graven Hill Road , OX25 2BF | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langford Village Community Primary School Peregrine Way , OX26 6SX | 3out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launton Church of England Primary School Bicester Road , Launton OX26 5DP | 2out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Pioneer Way , OX26 1BF | 3out of 4 | 3,900 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,682 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bicester Technology Studio Queens Avenue , OX26 2NS | - not rated | 4,330 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 4,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bicester Community College Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | - not rated | 4,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS | - not rated | 4,660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester & Kidlington PRU Queens Street , South Cherwell Resources Centre OX26 2NR | - not rated | 4,039 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 4,545 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Audley House Preparatory School Chesterton , OX26 1UZ | - not rated | 4,666 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardwell School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4RZ | - not rated | 4,897 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardwell School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4RZ | 3out of 4 | 4,897 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Turner Arms Public House | Turners Arms Merton Road | 362 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 | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.88 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.