Rectory Lane is in Fringford, Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX27 8DX is located in the Fringford and Heyfords electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Lane, Fringford, Bicester, OX27 8DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX27 8EJ, OX27 8DF, OX27 8DD, OX27 8DT, OX27 8DS, OX27 8DL, OX27 8DR, OX27 8DJ, OX27 8DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX27 8DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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% | 35.4% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 42.9% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 8.6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 53.9% | 48.6% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 17.3% | 18.9% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 37.8% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 91.9% | 93.6% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 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 | 91.9% | 93.6% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Lane was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Bicester North and Caversfield average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Rectory Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield and the 85th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Cottage Rectory Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-03-31 | £414,235 |
| Pembroke House Rectory Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2019-09-18 | £700,325 |
| Pump Cottage Rectory Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-01-04 | £427,452 |
| Stable Cottage Rectory Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-10-03 | £448,235 |
| Pump Cottage Rectory Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2015-06-29 | £376,017 |
OX27 8DX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fringford Church of England Primary School The Green , Fringford OX27 8DY | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gagle Brook Primary School Cranberry Avenue , OX27 8BD | - not rated | 5,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fringford Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND CRICKET GROUND MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 470 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 398.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.