Lock Crescent is in Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 1HD 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 Lock Crescent, Kidlington, OX5 1HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 1HE, OX5 1XB, OX5 1HG, OX5 1XD, OX5 1DH, OX5 1HF, OX5 1EL, OX5 1DP, OX5 1EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX5 1HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 51.2% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 44.8% | 48.8% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OX5 1HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.4% | 48.6% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 35.1% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 11.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 46.4% | 45.9% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 35.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 23% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 33.6% | 18.7% | -14.9% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 15.1% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 12.9% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 20.9% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89% | 82.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 93.6% | 87.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 87.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9.8% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lock Crescent was 55.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.8% lower than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lock Crescent has the 20th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 188th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Lock Crescent, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £409,000 | 2023-12-08 | £434,215 |
| 27 Lock Crescent, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-06-23 | £472,684 |
| 49 Lock Crescent, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-06-25 | £391,655 |
| 33 Lock Crescent, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-10 | £403,175 |
| 53 Lock Crescent, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-06-26 | £353,285 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 704 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,906 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 | 913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,837 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 | 3,002 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL | - not rated | 3,760 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 4,279 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's School Woodstock Road , OX2 7NN | - not rated | 4,390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 4,421 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WISH | 2, The Parade Oxford Road | 486 yd | |
| Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd | 2-6 Jefferson Way | 691 yd | |
| Gurkha Village | 174 Oxford Road | 703 yd | |
| Oxford House Cafe | Unit C, 144 Oxford Road | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 108 Oxford Road | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Groves Park AZALEA AVENUE | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Stratfield Brake FRIEZE WAY | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 732 yd |
| Kidlington Football Club YARNTON ROAD | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Gosford Hill School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Little Marsh Sports Ground Green Lane | grass pitches | 996 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.