Evenlode Close is in Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX26 2AN is located in the Bicester West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Evenlode Close, Bicester, OX26 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX26 2AL, OX26 2JH, OX26 2AH, OX26 2JN, OX26 2AW, OX26 2AJ, OX26 2AR, OX26 2AS, OX26 2JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX26 2AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 OX26 2AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 38.4% | 42.5% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 40.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 2.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38% | 48% | 10.0% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 31% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 13.7% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 2AN this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 30.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 10.5% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 14.5% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 25% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 89.5% | 80.1% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 86.8% | 76% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 11.8% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 10.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 76% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 15.5% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 0.7% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 2.2% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evenlode Close was 104.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.2% higher than the Bicester West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Evenlode Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bicester West and the 73rd highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Evenlode House Evenlode Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-02-07 | £174,211 |
| Flat 10 Evenlode House Evenlode Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2016-02-05 | £172,159 |
| Flat 10 Evenlode House Evenlode Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2007-06-29 | £162,894 |
| Flat 10 Evenlode House Evenlode Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2006-09-13 | £170,433 |
| Flat 8 Evenlode House Evenlode Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2005-10-27 | £159,352 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NX | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Bucknell Road , OX26 2DB | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Pioneer Way , OX26 1BF | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Meadow Primary School Shakespeare Drive , OX26 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfields Primary and Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL | 3out of 4 | 1,192 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 | 305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardwell School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zayka Grill and Lounge | 13 Church Street | 418 yd | |
| The Acorn | Acorn Hungry Horse Pingle Drive | 442 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, Bicester Service Station Oxford Road | 499 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King, Bicester Service Station Oxford Road | 499 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks, Bicester Service Station Oxford Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb Inn (formally The Saxon) | 59 - 61 Sheep Street | 621 yd | |
| The Angel | 102 Sheep Street | 634 yd | |
| The Bell | 84 Sheep Street | 657 yd | |
| The Penny Black | 58 Sheep Street | 681 yd | |
| The White Hart | 4 Sheep Street | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza | 81 Sheep Street | 608 yd | |
| Sunrise | 37 North Street | 621 yd | |
| Imperial Garden | Ground Floor, 4 - 8 North Street | 623 yd | |
| Sarnie 67 | 67 Sheep Street | 625 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 104 Sheep Street | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd | 49 - 57 Sheep Street | 625 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, Pioneer Square Bure Place | 639 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Lakeview Drive | 863 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 - 3 Bowmont Square | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bicester School QUEENS AVENUE | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Oxford Road Sports Ground (Bicester Rufc) Oxford Road | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Bicester And Ploughly Sports Centre QUEENS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| Kata Ground Sports Ground Ashdene Road | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bicester) PIONEER SQUARE PIONEER SQUARE BURE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| The Studio (Closed) 7-9 7-9 St. Johns Street | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Pingle Field Oxford Road | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| St Edburg'S Ce (Va) Primary School PIONEER WAY | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| The Fitness Company (Closed) Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| West Bicester Community Centre BOWMONT SQUARE | 1,082 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.