OX27 8TH is in Caversfield, Bicester and Cherwell district. OX27 8TH is located in the Bicester North and Caversfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Caversfield, Bicester, OX27 8TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX27 8UF, OX27 8TJ, OX27 8AA, OX27 8AH, OX27 8AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX27 8TH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.5% | 50% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OX27 8TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 43.3% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 44.8% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 7% | -6.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 48.9% | 58.8% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 32.3% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 7.5% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 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.
In the area around OX27 8TH this area, 9.7% 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 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 9.7% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 4.9% | -14.2% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.1% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 57.3% | 25.2% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0.2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.8% | 80.7% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 72.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 72.1% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 10.7% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.2% | 3.6% | -3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 72.3% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 13.2% | 5.1% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 9.7% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around OX27 8TH was 99.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 153.9% higher than the Bicester North and Caversfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
OX27 8TH has the 10th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield and the 81st highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate House South Lodge, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2019-04-18 | £577,573 |
| The Gate House South Lodge, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2002-07-23 | £597,005 |
| The Gate House South Lodge, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 1996-08-09 | £675,265 |
OX27 8TH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8TH 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 | 246 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gagle Brook Primary School Cranberry Avenue , OX27 8BD | - not rated | 790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School Holm Way , OX26 3UU | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Primary School Lucerne Avenue , Bure Park OX26 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glory Farm Primary School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Meadow Primary School Shakespeare Drive , OX26 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Community 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 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 3,945 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 | 1,392 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 4,727 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEROICS Cafe | Building 138, Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road | 886 yd | |
| Park Royal | Building 96, Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road | 886 yd | |
| Auto Wax Works Ltd | Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road | 886 yd | |
| Hagerty Enthusiast Limited | Building 141b The Command Works, Bicester Heritage Old Skimmingdish Lane | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Delight | The Old Vicarage | 0 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gagle Brook Primary School GAGLE BROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL GAGLE BROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL CHARLOTTE AVENUE | grass pitches | 957 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.