Cranesbill Drive is in Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX26 3ZF 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 Cranesbill Drive, Bicester, OX26 3ZF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX26 3ZQ, OX26 3EN, OX26 3ZE, OX26 3ZA, OX26 3ZG, OX26 3EQ, OX26 3ZD, OX26 3WQ, OX26 3ZB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX26 3ZF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3ZF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 36.6% | 42.7% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 43.3% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 62.2% | 55.7% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 30% | 32.9% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 8.6% | 12.8% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 11.2% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 35.4% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.5% | 87.7% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 88.8% | 78.8% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 10.8% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 78.7% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.1% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.2% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranesbill Drive was 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.1% higher than the Bicester North and Caversfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranesbill Drive has the 17th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield and the 143rd highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Cranesbill Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-07-01 | £391,265 |
| 62 Cranesbill Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-01-31 | £408,031 |
| 43 Cranesbill Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-09-22 | £398,724 |
| 58 Cranesbill Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-01-18 | £388,500 |
| 70 Cranesbill Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-09-28 | £374,109 |
OX26 3ZF 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 | 231 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Education | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bure Park Primary School Lucerne Avenue , Bure Park OX26 3BP | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School Holm Way , OX26 3UU | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gagle Brook Primary School Cranberry Avenue , OX27 8BD | - not rated | 940 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Meadow Primary School Shakespeare Drive , OX26 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Bucknell Road , OX26 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,202 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 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 2,816 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 | 1,254 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 3,580 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Cafe | Emmanuel Church Bure Park Community Centre, Bure Park Primary School Lucerne Avenue | 252 yd | |
| Aunty B's Cafe | 50 Bucknell Road | 839 yd | |
| Alliance In Partnership Cooper School | Cooper School Churchill Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bure Farm Public House | 9 Barberry Place | 184 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Churchill Road | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millenium Dragon | 7 Barberry Place | 165 yd | |
| Barberry Fish Bar | 8 Barberry Place | 165 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 2, Audley House Buckingham Road | 688 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 132 Buckingham Crescent | 795 yd | |
| Golden Kitchen | 11 Kingsley Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Swift Shop | 4 Barberry Place | 152 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | Unit 4, Audley House Buckingham Road | 688 yd | |
| The Co-op | 9 Bassett Avenue | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bure Park Lucerne Avenue | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Cooper School CHURCHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Gagle Brook Primary School GAGLE BROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL GAGLE BROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL CHARLOTTE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.