OX26 1UF is in Chesterton, Bicester and Cherwell district. OX26 1UF is located in the Fringford and Heyfords electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 1UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX26 1UE, OX26 1UQ, OX26 1UL, OX26 1UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX26 1UF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 50% | 52.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 50% | 47.9% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX26 1UF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.1% 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% | 22.1% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 64.1% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 19.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 50.2% | 53.4% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 36.3% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 1UF this area, 7.8% 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 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 7.8% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.2% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 9.5% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40% | 47.9% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 94.3% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 91.7% | 86.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 87% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.4% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 2% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around OX26 1UF was 82.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.3% higher than the Bicester North and Caversfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
OX26 1UF has the 13th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield and the 115th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rookery, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,235,000 | 2021-03-19 | £1,510,567 |
| Parkside, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £557,500 | 2020-12-10 | £668,617 |
| Painswood House, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2018-11-16 | £702,106 |
| The Garden House, Bicester, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2017-06-20 | £1,863,245 |
| 1 Parkside Cottages, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2014-03-28 | £463,004 |
OX26 1UF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OX26 1UF 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 | 160 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Alchester Road , Chesterton OX26 1UN | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Pioneer Way , OX26 1BF | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Meadow Primary School Shakespeare Drive , OX26 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NX | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Bucknell Road , OX26 2DB | 3out of 4 | 2,731 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 | 1,856 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS | 3out of 4 | 3,922 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 | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bardwell School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4RZ | 3out of 4 | 4,237 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 Familia | The Red Cow The Green | 787 yd | |
| The Red Cow | The Red Cow The Green | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bicester Golf And Country Club | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 843 yd |
| Chesterton Playing Fields GEMINUS ROAD | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Bruern Abbey School CHESTERTON HOUSE CHESTERTON HOUSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 910 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.