Castle Street is in Marsh Gibbon, Bicester and in Buckinghamshire district. OX27 0HJ is located in the Grendon Underwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Street, Marsh Gibbon, Bicester, OX27 0HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX27 0HY, OX27 0HH, OX27 0HT, OX27 0HR, OX27 0AP, OX27 0AF, OX27 0HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX27 0HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 51% | 47.9% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49% | 52.1% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 25.7% | 34% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 46.2% | -12.3% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.5% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 49.5% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34.2% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 20.6% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 16.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 30.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.2% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97% | 94.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 94.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 63.8% | 46.2% | 17.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Street was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.7% lower than the Buckingham West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckingham West and the 758th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Farm Castle Street, Bicester, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2024-07-05 | £1,409,889 |
| 14 Castle Street, Bicester, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-03-15 | £735,897 |
| Old Red Lion Castle Street, Bicester, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2023-12-15 | £1,400,000 |
| Old Red Lion Castle Street, Bicester, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,112,500 | 2021-02-09 | £1,241,918 |
| Plot 3 Castle Street, Bicester, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-03-06 | £306,174 |
OX27 0HJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OX27 0HJ 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School Castle Street , Marsh Gibbon OX27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 100 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford C of E School Church Street , Twyford MK18 4EU | 3out of 4 | 3,971 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grendon Underwood Combined School Main Street , Grendon Underwood HP18 0SP | 3out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launton Church of England Primary School Bicester Road , Launton OX26 5DP | 3out of 4 | 4,750 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn | Church Street, Marsh Gibbon | 332 yd | |
| Marsh Gibbon Sports & Social Club | Recreation Ground, Edgcott Road | 485 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marsh Gibbon C Of E School CASTLE STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 215 yd |
| Marsh Gibbon Village Pitch MARSH GIBBON TENNIS CLUB MARSH GIBBON TENNIS CLUB CLEMENTS LANE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 515 yd |
| Marsh Gibbon Sports & Social Ground MAY COTTAGE MAY COTTAGE | grass pitches | 718 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 40.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 184.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.