Elderfield Road is in Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX27 8UD 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 Elderfield Road, Bicester, OX27 8UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX27 8UE, OX27 8FB, OX27 8FD, OX27 8TU, OX27 8UA, OX27 8TX, OX27 8TZ, OX27 8TT, OX27 8UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX27 8UD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX27 8UD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.6% | 35.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 53.8% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 0.4% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 57.8% | 51.5% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 36% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8UD this area, 8.8% 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 | 10.9% | 8.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 9.9% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 17.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 22.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 34% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96% | 96.6% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 89.1% | 86.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7.9% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 86.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.8% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.6% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elderfield Road was 10.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.8% lower than the Bicester North and Caversfield average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Elderfield Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Elderfield Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-04-25 | £310,000 |
| 21 Elderfield Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-07-29 | £380,208 |
| 38 Elderfield Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-01-21 | £315,082 |
| 22 Elderfield Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-02-08 | £366,233 |
| 37 Elderfield Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-12-18 | £331,176 |
OX27 8UD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gagle Brook Primary School Cranberry Avenue , OX27 8BD | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School Holm Way , OX26 3UU | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glory Farm Primary School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Primary School Lucerne Avenue , Bure Park OX26 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfields Primary and Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL | 3out of 4 | 2,656 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 | 1,819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 4,402 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 | 1,555 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 5,232 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 | 876 yd | |
| Park Royal | Building 96, Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road | 876 yd | |
| Auto Wax Works Ltd | Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road | 876 yd | |
| Hagerty Enthusiast Limited | Building 141b The Command Works, Bicester Heritage Old Skimmingdish Lane | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Delight | The Old Vicarage | 537 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.