Sallow Close is in Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX26 3YP is located in the Bicester North and Caversfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sallow Close, Bicester, OX26 3YP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX26 3YR, OX26 3YN, OX26 3YU, OX26 3YW, OX26 3YS, OX26 3YE, OX26 3YX, OX26 3FY, OX26 3FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX26 3YP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.8% | 49.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 3YP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 35.3% | 45.7% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 40.1% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) 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 | 54.3% | 58.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 30.5% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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 | 11% | 13% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.4% | 10% | -13.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 19.1% | 6.7% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 30% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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 | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.6% | 90.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 85.6% | 79.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 9% | 15.7% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 79.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.6% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sallow Close was 7.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the Bicester North and Caversfield average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Sallow Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield and the 16th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sallow Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-06-30 | £279,762 |
| 14 Sallow Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-05-15 | £311,329 |
| 8 Sallow Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,500 | 2020-03-04 | £400,030 |
| 4 Sallow Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2016-02-29 | £556,915 |
| 10 Sallow Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,250 | 2013-09-17 | £333,379 |
OX26 3YP 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 | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwold Primary School Holm Way , OX26 3UU | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Primary School Lucerne Avenue , Bure Park OX26 3BP | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gagle Brook Primary School Cranberry Avenue , OX27 8BD | - not rated | 921 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glory Farm Primary School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Bucknell Road , OX26 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 3,418 yd | Free schools | 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 | 934 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 4,263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerty Enthusiast Limited | Building 141b The Command Works, Bicester Heritage Old Skimmingdish Lane | 591 yd | |
| HEROICS Cafe | Building 138, Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road | 726 yd | |
| Park Royal | Building 96, Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road | 726 yd | |
| Auto Wax Works Ltd | Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road | 726 yd | |
| Emmanuel Cafe | Emmanuel Church Bure Park Community Centre, Bure Park Primary School Lucerne Avenue | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bure Farm Public House | 9 Barberry Place | 702 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Churchill Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Delight | The Old Vicarage | 568 yd | |
| Barberry Fish Bar | 8 Barberry Place | 718 yd | |
| Millenium Dragon | 7 Barberry Place | 726 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 2, Audley House Buckingham Road | 930 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 132 Buckingham Crescent | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Swift Shop | 4 Barberry Place | 749 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | Unit 4, Audley House Buckingham Road | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Drive Sunderland Drive | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Glory Farm Primary School HENDON PLACE | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Bure Park Lucerne Avenue | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Cooper School CHURCHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.