Hampden Close is in Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX26 4UG 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 Hampden Close, Bicester, OX26 4UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX26 4UQ, OX26 4XW, OX26 4TG, OX26 4UJ, OX26 4YB, OX26 4XS, OX26 4XR, OX26 4UW, OX26 4UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX26 4UG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51% | 49.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 31.1% | 38.4% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 47.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 50.7% | 47.4% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 41.5% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18% | 14% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 11.2% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 17.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 31.1% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 93.8% | 90.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
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 | 90.9% | 76% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 13.3% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 75.6% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampden Close was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.0% lower than the Bicester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hampden Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Bicester East and the 150th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Hampden Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-11-01 | £371,774 |
| 9 Hampden Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-04-26 | £364,532 |
| 7 Hampden Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-06-24 | £369,048 |
| 5 Hampden Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2020-09-17 | £344,181 |
| 3 Hampden Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-07-10 | £416,272 |
OX26 4UG 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 | 143 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfields Primary and Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School Holm Way , OX26 3UU | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Primary School Lucerne Avenue , Bure Park OX26 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Bucknell Road , OX26 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,213 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 | 304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 2,743 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 | 561 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 3,845 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 Salvation Army | The Salvation Army Hart Place | 409 yd | |
| Alliance In Partnership Cooper School | Cooper School Churchill Road | 412 yd | |
| Alliance In Partnership Glory Farm | Glory Farm County Primary School Hendon Place | 526 yd | |
| Clip n Climb Bicester | Unit 3 Bessemer Close | 762 yd | |
| The Barre | Unit A14 Telford Road | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | The White Horse Churchill Road | 389 yd | |
| The Angel | 102 Sheep Street | 1,079 yd | |
| The Bell | 84 Sheep Street | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| By All Means Pizza And Pasta | 43 Wedgwood Road | 407 yd | |
| Crispy Duck | 7 Bassett Avenue | 418 yd | |
| Wing On | 9 Hart Place | 440 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 132 Buckingham Crescent | 656 yd | |
| Centenary Coffee & Co | Bicester North Station Buckingham Road | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 9 Bassett Avenue | 420 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10 - 11 Hart Place | 446 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | Unit 4, Audley House Buckingham Road | 730 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Launton Road | 814 yd | |
| Lidl UK GMBH | Lidl Launton Road | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Bicester CHURCHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 111 yd |
| Keble Road Keble Road | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Cooper School CHURCHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Glory Farm Primary School HENDON PLACE | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Sunderland Drive Sunderland Drive | grass pitches | 743 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.