Manston Close is in Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX26 4FB is located in the Bicester East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manston Close, Bicester, OX26 4FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX26 4FA, OX26 4FN, OX26 4FD, OX26 4FQ, OX6 7UL, OX26 4UL, OX26 4YZ, OX26 4FF, OX26 4YA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX26 4FB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 26.7% | 36.7% | 10.0% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 47.9% | -10.5% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 53% | 50.9% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 38.1% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 8.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 4FB this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 9.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 11.6% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 21.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 33.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 94% | 87.2% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 92.1% | 84.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 84.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manston Close was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Bicester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manston Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Bicester East and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Manston Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-07-09 | £328,888 |
| 40 Manston Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2024-11-13 | £326,335 |
| 28 Manston Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2024-09-05 | £346,299 |
| 6 Manston Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-11-03 | £309,783 |
| 32 Manston Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2022-11-16 | £321,171 |
OX26 4FB 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glory Farm Primary School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4YJ | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfields Primary and Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School Holm Way , OX26 3UU | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launton Church of England Primary School Bicester Road , Launton OX26 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Primary School Lucerne Avenue , Bure Park OX26 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,584 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 | 685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 3,125 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 | 687 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 4,270 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barre | Unit A14 Telford Road | 346 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | The Salvation Army Hart Place | 425 yd | |
| Jans Kitchen (Telford Road Bicester) | Jimbobs Hot Food Telford Road | 472 yd | |
| ESS Compass Group @ Arrival Limited | 10 Longlands Road | 677 yd | |
| Alliance In Partnership Glory Farm | Glory Farm County Primary School Hendon Place | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | The White Horse Churchill Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| By All Means Pizza And Pasta | 43 Wedgwood Road | 157 yd | |
| Boho Burrito | Unit 9, Bicester Business Centre Telford Road | 378 yd | |
| PAPIZZA SHAKES | Unit 23, Bicester Business Centre Telford Road | 378 yd | |
| Wing On | 9 Hart Place | 408 yd | |
| Crispy Duck | 7 Bassett Avenue | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GMBH | Lidl Launton Road | 334 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10 - 11 Hart Place | 403 yd | |
| The Co-op | 9 Bassett Avenue | 912 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Launton Road | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Bicester CHURCHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Glory Farm Primary School HENDON PLACE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Keble Road Keble Road | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Cooper School CHURCHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Sunderland Drive Sunderland Drive | grass pitches | 823 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.