Couling Close is in Yarnton, Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 1GD 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 2018-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Couling Close, Yarnton, Kidlington, OX5 1GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX5 1GD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 52% | 49.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48% | 50.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 1GD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 21.1% | 27.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 52.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 47.3% | 52.8% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 31.3% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 11.8% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 23.4% | 16% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 4.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 11.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 42.5% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.2% | 85.7% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 87.8% | 81.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 81.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.7% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 0.6% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Couling Close was 390.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 566.2% higher than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Couling Close has the highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 12th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Couling Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2023-05-19 | £1,131,017 |
| 4 Couling Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2022-10-07 | £861,437 |
| 2 Couling Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £858,000 | 2019-05-22 | £1,090,932 |
| 1 Couling Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2019-05-17 | £1,055,330 |
| 3 Couling Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2019-04-15 | £1,142,725 |
OX5 1GD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OX5 1GD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OX5 1GD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolvercote Primary School First Turn , Wolvercote OX2 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 2,041 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 5,336 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL | - not rated | 2,940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LVS Oxford Spring Hill Road , Begbroke OX5 1RX | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 3,370 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's School Woodstock Road , OX2 7NN | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 3,609 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Welcome Break Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road | 978 yd | |
| Starbucks | Welcome Break Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Turnpike | 2 Woodstock Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs At Welcome Break | Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Welcome Break Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Health Club (Oxford) (Closed) PEARTREE ROUNDABOUT PEARTREE ROUNDABOUT WOODSTOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| Stratfield Brake FRIEZE WAY | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Little Marsh Sports Ground Green Lane | grass pitches | 994 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 | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 38.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 38.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.