Kempton Close is in Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX26 1AD is located in the Bicester South and Ambrosden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2012-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kempton Close, Bicester, OX26 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX26 1AE, OX26 2RW, OX26 1DN, OX26 1AB, OX26 1AT, OX26 1DQ, OX26 1DP, OX26 2RN, OX26 1AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX26 1AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX26 1AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.4% | 35.1% | 14.7% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 53% | -10.8% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 50.2% | 61.1% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 30.4% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around OX26 1AD this area, 7.5% 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 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 7.5% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 10.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 8.7% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40% | 53% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% 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% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 78.4% | -19.0% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 74.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 74.1% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 10.1% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 9% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 74.1% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13.5% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 2% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kempton Close was 53.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.2% higher than the Bicester North and Caversfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kempton Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield and the 192nd highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Kempton Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2025-08-22 | £625,150 |
| 117 Kempton Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-01-03 | £423,030 |
| 45 Kempton Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2024-08-02 | £639,188 |
| 103 Kempton Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-06-28 | £518,212 |
| 91 Kempton Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-05-22 | £419,140 |
OX26 1AD 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 | 237 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 39 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Pioneer Way , OX26 1BF | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Meadow Primary School Shakespeare Drive , OX26 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Alchester Road , Chesterton OX26 1UN | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NX | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Bucknell Road , OX26 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS | 3out of 4 | 2,714 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 | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bardwell School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapas Hermanos | The Shakespeare Bowmont Square | 481 yd | |
| The Finest Catch Ltd | Unit 3, Whitelands Shopping Centre Whitelands Way | 706 yd | |
| Grand Village Imperial | Unit E4, Bicester Shopping Park Kelso Road | 1,020 yd | |
| Costa Coffee At Next | Unit C, Bicester Shopping Park Kelso Road | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Sisters Chip Shop | 5 Bowmont Square | 452 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | Unit 2, Whitelands Shopping Centre Whitelands Way | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 - 3 Bowmont Square | 448 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Bicester Community Centre BOWMONT SQUARE | 485 yd | |
| Kata Ground Sports Ground Ashdene Road | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| St Edburg'S Ce (Va) Primary School PIONEER WAY | grass pitches | 885 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 | 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.