Oxford Road is in Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 1AA is located in the Kidlington East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford West and Abingdon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 1AX, OX5 2FW, OX5 2EH, OX5 2BP, OX5 2DH, OX5 1AG, OX5 1AN, OX5 1GH, OX5 2DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX5 1AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 32.9% | 40.3% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 40.6% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 52.4% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 10.7% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
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.
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 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 12.8% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 6.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.9% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 49.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.8% | 86.3% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 87.6% | 75.3% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 10.8% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 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 | 86.7% | 75.7% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.2% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford Road was 60.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% higher than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oxford Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 168th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kidston Court, 12 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-01-05 | £309,330 |
| 10 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-05-11 | £611,508 |
| 16 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2020-07-24 | £366,722 |
| 6 Kidston Court, 12 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-04-12 | £330,425 |
| 2 Kidston Court, 12 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-03-20 | £338,423 |
OX5 1AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 154 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosford Hill School Oxford Road , OX5 2NT | 2out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marlborough Church of England School Shipton Road , OX20 1LP | 3out of 4 | 4,916 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVS Oxford Spring Hill Road , Begbroke OX5 1RX | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL | - not rated | 5,190 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodeaton Manor School , OX3 9TS | 3out of 4 | 5,319 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovisher Restaurant | 11 - 13 Oxford Road | 67 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 57 High Street | 177 yd | |
| TULASI | 63 High Street | 207 yd | |
| Six Bells | 70 Mill Street | 814 yd | |
| Oxford House Cafe | Unit C, 144 Oxford Road | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull | 2 Banbury Road | 143 yd | |
| The Foresters Bar | Foresters Hall Club, Marlborough House, 69 High Street | 232 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 4 The Moors | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star Chinese Takeaway | 6 Oxford Road | 42 yd | |
| Off The Hook | 9 Oxford Road | 65 yd | |
| Kidlington Kebab & Cafe | 3A Oxford Road | 76 yd | |
| Albert Fish And Chips | 61 High Street | 199 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 67 High Street | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Supermarket | 26 High Street | 149 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | 108 Oxford Road | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Close EXETER CLOSE EXETER CLOSE OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 163 yd |
| Park Hill Recreation Ground Benmead Road | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Kidlington Football Club YARNTON ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Orchard Recreation Ground KIDLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB KIDLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB EVANS LANE | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Gosford Hill School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 65.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.4% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.