Broad Close is in Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 1BE 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 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broad Close, Kidlington, OX5 1BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 1AU, OX5 1TP, OX5 1TR, OX5 1TT, OX5 1BS, OX5 1AT, OX5 1UH, OX5 1BU, OX5 1TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX5 1BE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 54.2% | 48.5% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 45.8% | 51.5% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 OX5 1BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 24.8% | 29.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 55.5% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 43.9% | 58.1% | 14.2% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 28.8% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 10.8% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.6% | 12.3% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 15.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 6.6% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 18% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 39.9% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.2% | 86.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 80.8% | 75% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 12.3% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 75% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 13.8% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 1.9% | -9.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Close was 57.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.6% lower than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 179th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Broad Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-07-24 | £586,489 |
| 10 Broad Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-03-03 | £590,484 |
| 22 Broad Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2021-11-02 | £623,832 |
| 3 Broad Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-09-13 | £433,130 |
| 10 Broad Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2017-09-08 | £579,291 |
OX5 1BE 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 2,057 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 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marlborough Church of England School Shipton Road , OX20 1LP | 3out of 4 | 5,167 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 | 2,465 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL | - not rated | 4,807 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodeaton Manor School , OX3 9TS | 3out of 4 | 5,194 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 5,332 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's School Woodstock Road , OX2 7NN | - not rated | 5,442 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 461 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 57 High Street | 598 yd | |
| Oxford House Cafe | Unit C, 144 Oxford Road | 611 yd | |
| TULASI | 63 High Street | 620 yd | |
| Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd | 2-6 Jefferson Way | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull | 2 Banbury Road | 548 yd | |
| The Foresters Bar | Foresters Hall Club, Marlborough House, 69 High Street | 618 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 4 The Moors | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star Chinese Takeaway | 6 Oxford Road | 456 yd | |
| Off The Hook | 9 Oxford Road | 469 yd | |
| Kidlington Kebab & Cafe | 3A Oxford Road | 501 yd | |
| Eastern Kitchen | 21 Banbury Road | 597 yd | |
| Albert Fish And Chips | 61 High Street | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 108 Oxford Road | 433 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | 26 High Street | 567 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kidlington Football Club YARNTON ROAD | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Exeter Close EXETER CLOSE EXETER CLOSE OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Ron Groves Park AZALEA AVENUE | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Gosford Hill School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Park Hill Recreation Ground Benmead Road | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 918 yd |
| Orchard Recreation Ground KIDLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB KIDLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB EVANS LANE | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.