Spencer Avenue is in Yarnton, Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 1NQ is located in the Kidlington West 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 Spencer Avenue, Yarnton, Kidlington, OX5 1NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 1NB, OX5 1NA, OX5 1LR, OX5 1LY, OX5 1NF, OX5 1NH, OX5 1NG, OX5 1ND, OX5 1LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX5 1NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 54.6% | 48.2% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 45.4% | 51.8% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 1NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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 | 30.3% | 25% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 57.2% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 10.2% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 41.1% | 42.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 37.5% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.8% | 17.8% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8.9% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 18.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 29.2% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95% | 84.6% | -10.4% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 95% | 82.1% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 8.6% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 81.6% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spencer Avenue was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% lower than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Spencer Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 80th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Spencer Avenue, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-02-07 | £434,006 |
| 47 Spencer Avenue, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-09-20 | £175,881 |
| 44 Spencer Avenue, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £503,000 | 2022-08-19 | £515,689 |
| 52 Spencer Avenue, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2021-11-05 | £395,048 |
| 77 Spencer Avenue, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-02-18 | £202,757 |
OX5 1NQ 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 1NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,809 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 | 2,620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marlborough Church of England School Shipton Road , OX20 1LP | 3out of 4 | 5,305 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 | 1,690 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL | - not rated | 4,622 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 4,984 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's School Woodstock Road , OX2 7NN | - not rated | 5,117 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 5,281 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarnton Cafe at Yarnton Home and Garden | Cafe, Yarnton Home And Garden Sandy Lane | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Turnpike | 2 Woodstock Road | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frasers Budgens Of Yarnton | Budgens, 93 Woodstock Road | 327 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yarnton Park RUTTEN LANE PLAYING FIELD RUTTEN LANE PLAYING FIELD RUTTEN LANE | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| Little Marsh Sports Ground Green Lane | grass pitches | 898 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 45.7% |
| 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.