Kings End is in Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX26 6HZ 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 Kings End, Bicester, OX26 6HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX26 6ES, OX26 6DT, OX26 6NU, OX26 6NT, OX26 6DR, OX26 6AY, OX26 6TA, OX26 6BA, OX26 6AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX26 6HZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 65.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 62.5% | 65.1% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 14.1% |
| Male | 37.5% | 34.9% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -14.1% |
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 | 14.1% | 16% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 30.2% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13% | 16.7% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 31.4% | 33.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 27.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.1% | 26.1% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -22.3% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 33.5% | 6.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 27.9% | 28.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 15.7% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 10.2% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 6HZ this area, 39.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 39.5% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 21.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -11.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 27.2% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 8.1% | 6.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.8% | 96% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 92.3% | 86.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 7.4% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 86.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 8% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 66.7% | 46.2% | 20.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings End was 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% lower than the Bicester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings End has the 10th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Bicester East and the 106th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 The Quadrangle Kings End, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-08-22 | £304,382 |
| 4 The Quadrangle Kings End, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-04-24 | £309,869 |
| 29 The Quadrangle Kings End, Bicester, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2025-03-21 | £195,344 |
| 18 The Quadrangle Kings End, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-03-12 | £317,493 |
| 28 The Quadrangle Kings End, Bicester, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2024-04-04 | £231,239 |
OX26 6HZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OX26 6HZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 64% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Bucknell Road , OX26 2DB | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfields Primary and Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Pioneer Way , OX26 1BF | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Primary School Lucerne Avenue , Bure Park OX26 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,350 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 | 435 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,860 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 2,443 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zayka Grill and Lounge | 13 Church Street | 125 yd | |
| Tropic Bar | Unit A8, Pioneer Square Manorsfield Road | 166 yd | |
| RUSTICA BISTROT | Unit Ey1a, Pioneer Square Bure Place | 196 yd | |
| Subway | 19 - 21 Manorsfield Road | 229 yd | |
| KEBANOS | Unit A5 And A6, Pioneer Square Bure Place | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb Inn (formally The Saxon) | 59 - 61 Sheep Street | 274 yd | |
| The Penny Black | 58 Sheep Street | 317 yd | |
| The Bell | 84 Sheep Street | 324 yd | |
| The Angel | 102 Sheep Street | 341 yd | |
| The White Hart | 4 Sheep Street | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnie 67 | 67 Sheep Street | 292 yd | |
| Wimpy | Ground Floor, 28 Market Square | 309 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 81 Sheep Street | 312 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 21 Market Square | 314 yd | |
| Wrapitta | 88A Sheep Street | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, Pioneer Square Bure Place | 261 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 49 - 57 Sheep Street | 267 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Lakeview Drive | 869 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Launton Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Bicester) PIONEER SQUARE PIONEER SQUARE BURE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 219 yd |
| The Studio (Closed) 7-9 7-9 St. Johns Street | health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| Oxford Road Sports Ground (Bicester Rufc) Oxford Road | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Pingle Field Oxford Road | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Bicester And Ploughly Sports Centre QUEENS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 506 yd |
| The Bicester School QUEENS AVENUE | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| The Fitness Company (Closed) Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Bicester Lawn Tennis Club THE GARTH THE GARTH LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 727 yd |
| Kata Ground Sports Ground Ashdene Road | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Keble Road Keble Road | grass pitches | 1,078 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.64 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.