Holly Close is in Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 1EP 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 Holly Close, Kidlington, OX5 1EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 1ES, OX5 1ER, OX5 1BX, OX5 1EZ, OX5 1EW, OX5 1EY, OX5 1BZ, OX5 1EU, OX5 1HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX5 1EP 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 | 53.6% | 50.2% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.8% | 3.4% | 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 | 21.3% | 27.5% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 49.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 8.8% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 49.1% | 46.6% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 33% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 15.4% | 7.5% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 25.3% | 14.9% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.8% | 11.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 35.5% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94% | 78.6% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 92.5% | 83% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 8.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 83.3% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Close was 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.9% lower than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 228th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Holly Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,555 | 2024-04-19 | £390,200 |
| 8 Holly Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-08-09 | £358,829 |
| 6 Holly Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-08-27 | £515,657 |
| 7A Holly Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2019-09-27 | £602,034 |
| 7A Holly Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-03-23 | £389,562 |
OX5 1EP 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 2,142 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 | 576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 5,288 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 | 2,917 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL | - not rated | 4,232 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodeaton Manor School , OX3 9TS | 3out of 4 | 4,673 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 4,771 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's School Woodstock Road , OX2 7NN | - not rated | 4,876 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Village | 174 Oxford Road | 253 yd | |
| Oxford House Cafe | Unit C, 144 Oxford Road | 338 yd | |
| Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd | 2-6 Jefferson Way | 649 yd | |
| WISH | 2, The Parade Oxford Road | 673 yd | |
| Ovisher Restaurant | 11 - 13 Oxford Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foresters Bar | Foresters Hall Club, Marlborough House, 69 High Street | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off The Hook | 9 Oxford Road | 967 yd | |
| The Star Chinese Takeaway | 6 Oxford Road | 996 yd | |
| Kidlington Kebab & Cafe | 3A Oxford Road | 1,034 yd | |
| Albert Fish And Chips | 61 High Street | 1,086 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 67 High Street | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 108 Oxford Road | 463 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | 26 High Street | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Groves Park AZALEA AVENUE | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Kidlington Football Club YARNTON ROAD | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Gosford Hill School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Exeter Close EXETER CLOSE EXETER CLOSE OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Stratfield Brake FRIEZE WAY | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.