Kingsclere Road is in Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX26 2BP is located in the Bicester West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2015-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsclere Road, Bicester, OX26 2BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX26 2BY, OX26 2JP, OX26 2BH, OX26 2LA, OX26 2JL, OX26 2BJ, OX26 2BD, OX26 2BB, OX26 2LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX26 2BP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 48.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 30.5% | 37% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 39.8% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 11% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 37.9% | 37.8% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 38.8% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 14.7% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 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 | 29.1% | 24.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 13.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 24.7% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 9% | 2% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.8% | 84.1% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 91.8% | 75.6% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 16.7% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 76.1% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsclere Road was 175.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 211.9% higher than the Bicester West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsclere Road has the highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bicester West and the 36th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Centurion Court Kingsclere Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £339,750 | 2024-09-11 | £355,441 |
| 5 Centurion Court Kingsclere Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-07-23 | £382,725 |
| 3 Centurion Court Kingsclere Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, a newly built property | £270,000 | 2015-12-08 | £351,675 |
| 4 Centurion Court Kingsclere Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, a newly built property | £270,000 | 2015-11-27 | £354,332 |
| 2 Centurion Court Kingsclere Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, a newly built property | £265,000 | 2015-11-23 | £347,771 |
OX26 2BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 690 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Bucknell Road , OX26 2DB | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Meadow Primary School Shakespeare Drive , OX26 2LU | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Pioneer Way , OX26 1BF | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Primary School Lucerne Avenue , Bure Park OX26 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,347 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 | 492 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS | 3out of 4 | 1,931 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 | 2,062 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bardwell School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,255 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 | 657 yd | |
| Aunty B's Cafe | 50 Bucknell Road | 740 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, Bicester Service Station Oxford Road | 749 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King, Bicester Service Station Oxford Road | 749 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks, Bicester Service Station Oxford Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel | 102 Sheep Street | 978 yd | |
| The Lamb Inn (formally The Saxon) | 59 - 61 Sheep Street | 1,004 yd | |
| The Bell | 84 Sheep Street | 1,026 yd | |
| The Penny Black | 58 Sheep Street | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Sisters Chip Shop | 5 Bowmont Square | 650 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | Unit 2, Whitelands Shopping Centre Whitelands Way | 805 yd | |
| Sunrise | 37 North Street | 886 yd | |
| Imperial Garden | Ground Floor, 4 - 8 North Street | 955 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 81 Sheep Street | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 - 3 Bowmont Square | 633 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 49 - 57 Sheep Street | 1,018 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, Pioneer Square Bure Place | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kata Ground Sports Ground Ashdene Road | grass pitches | 102 yd |
| The Bicester School QUEENS AVENUE | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Bicester And Ploughly Sports Centre QUEENS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| West Bicester Community Centre BOWMONT SQUARE | 632 yd | |
| Oxford Road Sports Ground (Bicester Rufc) Oxford Road | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| The Studio (Closed) 7-9 7-9 St. Johns Street | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| St Edburg'S Ce (Va) Primary School PIONEER WAY | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bicester) PIONEER SQUARE PIONEER SQUARE BURE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 945 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.