Oxford Road is in Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 1EA 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 1EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 2PH, OX5 2NR, OX5 2FQ, OX5 2LA, OX5 2LB, OX5 1DZ, OX5 2LE, OX5 1HH, OX5 1BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX5 1EA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.6% | 48.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 1EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 23.8% | 26.2% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 53.2% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 12.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 39% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 41.7% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 24.2% | 17.2% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 19.2% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 26.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.5% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.5% | 89.2% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 92% | 81.3% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 9.9% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 80.7% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9.5% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford Road was 96.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% higher than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oxford Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 88th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146B Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-09-05 | £248,734 |
| 150 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-09-29 | £554,916 |
| The Squire Bassett Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £1,068,000 | 2019-12-16 | £1,271,244 |
| 150 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-07-26 | £480,378 |
| 166 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2016-12-19 | £457,263 |
OX5 1EA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OX5 1EA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 168 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 168 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 2,424 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 | 384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 5,419 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 | 3,079 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL | - not rated | 4,385 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodeaton Manor School , OX3 9TS | 3out of 4 | 4,553 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 4,940 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 5,028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford House Cafe | Unit C, 144 Oxford Road | 53 yd | |
| Gurkha Village | 174 Oxford Road | 147 yd | |
| WISH | 2, The Parade Oxford Road | 791 yd | |
| Ovisher Restaurant | 11 - 13 Oxford Road | 841 yd | |
| Six Bells | 70 Mill Street | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foresters Bar | Foresters Hall Club, Marlborough House, 69 High Street | 896 yd | |
| The Black Bull | 2 Banbury Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off The Hook | 9 Oxford Road | 852 yd | |
| The Star Chinese Takeaway | 6 Oxford Road | 906 yd | |
| Kidlington Kebab & Cafe | 3A Oxford Road | 934 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 67 High Street | 941 yd | |
| Albert Fish And Chips | 61 High Street | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 108 Oxford Road | 285 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | 26 High Street | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gosford Hill School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 299 yd |
| Ron Groves Park AZALEA AVENUE | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Kidlington Football Club YARNTON ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Exeter Close EXETER CLOSE EXETER CLOSE OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Orchard Recreation Ground KIDLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB KIDLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB EVANS LANE | grass pitches | 821 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 | 65.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.6% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.