Dunnock Close is in Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX26 6WZ is located in the Bicester South and Ambrosden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dunnock Close, Bicester, OX26 6WZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX26 6UD, OX26 6WY, OX26 6SR, OX26 6WX, OX26 6UA, OX26 6UB, OX26 6UE, OX26 6SU, OX26 6WU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX26 6WZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.9% | 49.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 46.6% | 33.1% | -13.5% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 48.9% | 12.1% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 50.5% | 61.7% | 11.2% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 45.3% | 29% | -16.3% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 2.8% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around OX26 6WZ this area, 6.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 6.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 15.5% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 48.3% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 14.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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 | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.2% | 92.5% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 90.1% | 78% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 12.1% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 78% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunnock Close was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% lower than the Bicester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunnock Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Bicester East and the 141st lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dunnock Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-03-13 | £333,107 |
| 11 Dunnock Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-02-09 | £400,848 |
| 13 Dunnock Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-08-18 | £315,544 |
| 16 Dunnock Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-07-05 | £386,899 |
| 4 Dunnock Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-04-14 | £251,497 |
OX26 6WZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langford Village Community Primary School Peregrine Way , OX26 6SX | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfields Primary and Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NX | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Bucknell Road , OX26 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launton Church of England Primary School Bicester Road , Launton OX26 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 2,186 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 | 1,796 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 3,416 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 Nightingale | 10 Nightingale Place | 449 yd | |
| FLTR Coffee Ltd | 6A Nightingale Place | 466 yd | |
| Clip n Climb Bicester | Unit 3 Bessemer Close | 569 yd | |
| Little Italy Espresso Bar | Little Italy Espresso Bar, Bicester Village Railway Station Station Approach | 740 yd | |
| Toho 35 | 35 Market Square | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | 4 Sheep Street | 871 yd | |
| The Penny Black | 58 Sheep Street | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Wah | 6 Nightingale Place | 472 yd | |
| Pizza House Bicester Ltd | 24 - 25 Deans Court | 747 yd | |
| Chols The Sandwich Maker | 6 Market Square | 848 yd | |
| Market Square Fish Bar | 44 Market Square | 878 yd | |
| Bicester Kebab and Pizza House | 32 Market Square | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Launton Road | 490 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, Pioneer Square Bure Place | 1,047 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 49 - 57 Sheep Street | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bicester Fields Chaffinch Road | grass pitches | 202 yd |
| Bicester Lawn Tennis Club THE GARTH THE GARTH LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 576 yd |
| The Fitness Company (Closed) Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 875 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 | 32.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.41 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.