Kingfisher Way is in Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX26 6YD 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 Kingfisher Way, Bicester, OX26 6YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX26 6YB, OX26 6YX, OX26 6XW, OX26 6YE, OX26 6XN, OX26 6TT, OX26 6XZ, OX26 6XS, OX26 6XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX26 6YD is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 48.3% | 46.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 51.7% | 53.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 40.9% | 39.2% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 43.2% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 13.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 51.7% | 57.1% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 30.2% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 10.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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 6YD this area, 8% 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 | 12.2% | 8% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 21.1% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 16% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 36.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.4% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.5% | 84.4% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 85.1% | 77.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 77.8% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 9.9% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingfisher Way was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.9% lower than the Bicester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingfisher Way has the 24th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Bicester East and the 242nd highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Kingfisher Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-07-18 | £187,950 |
| 124 Kingfisher Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £307,250 | 2024-08-01 | £317,929 |
| 38 Kingfisher Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2024-07-22 | £311,467 |
| 28 Kingfisher Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-05-10 | £136,512 |
| 32 Kingfisher Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-03-08 | £317,955 |
OX26 6YD 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfields Primary and Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NX | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Bucknell Road , OX26 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Pioneer Way , OX26 1BF | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS | 3out of 4 | 2,178 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 | 2,461 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 3,145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLTR Coffee Ltd | 6A Nightingale Place | 258 yd | |
| The Nightingale | 10 Nightingale Place | 326 yd | |
| Little Italy Espresso Bar | Little Italy Espresso Bar, Bicester Village Railway Station Station Approach | 778 yd | |
| Farmshop Bicester Village | 116 - 117 Pingle Drive | 890 yd | |
| Itsu | 21A Pingle Drive | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Wah | 6 Nightingale Place | 258 yd | |
| Grind | 98 Pingle Drive | 963 yd | |
| Pizza House Bicester Ltd | 24 - 25 Deans Court | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bicester Fields Chaffinch Road | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Bicester Lawn Tennis Club THE GARTH THE GARTH LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 797 yd |
| The Fitness Company (Closed) Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 855 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 | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.