Partridge Place is in Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 1SL 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 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Partridge Place, Kidlington, OX5 1SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 1SG, OX5 1SZ, OX5 1TW, OX5 1SQ, OX5 1TX, OX5 1ST, OX5 1SX, OX5 1SJ, OX5 1SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX5 1SL is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 51.6% | 46.5% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 53.5% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 1SL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 36.8% | 36.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 51.3% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.6% | 55.9% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 32.3% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16% | 16.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.4% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.1% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 19.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 35.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 89% | 84.7% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 87.7% | 81.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 81.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.6% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0.3% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Partridge Place was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Partridge Place has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 171st lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Partridge Place, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2018-05-04 | £335,736 |
| 16 Partridge Place, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2017-06-08 | £321,580 |
| 5 Partridge Place, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2016-07-22 | £315,349 |
| 11 Partridge Place, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2016-02-03 | £391,757 |
| 2 Partridge Place, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2015-06-12 | £340,573 |
OX5 1SL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 2,118 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 | 1,787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marlborough Church of England School Shipton Road , OX20 1LP | 3out of 4 | 4,372 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 | 1,919 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovisher Restaurant | 11 - 13 Oxford Road | 697 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 57 High Street | 709 yd | |
| TULASI | 63 High Street | 744 yd | |
| Buttercup sandwiches | 20A Bankside | 824 yd | |
| Thomas Franks @ Begbroke Science Park | Thomas Franks, Begbroke Business And Science Park Sandy Lane | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull | 2 Banbury Road | 547 yd | |
| The Foresters Bar | Foresters Hall Club, Marlborough House, 69 High Street | 805 yd | |
| The Highwayman Hotel And Spice House | The Highwayman Hotel And Spice House, 249 Banbury Road | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kitchen | 21 Banbury Road | 475 yd | |
| The Star Chinese Takeaway | 6 Oxford Road | 601 yd | |
| Kidlington Kebab & Cafe | 3A Oxford Road | 607 yd | |
| Off The Hook | 9 Oxford Road | 689 yd | |
| Albert Fish And Chips | 61 High Street | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Supermarket | 26 High Street | 707 yd | |
| Co-op Swift Shop | 199 Banbury Road | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Close EXETER CLOSE EXETER CLOSE OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Park Hill Recreation Ground Benmead Road | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Kidlington Football Club YARNTON ROAD | grass pitches | 958 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 | 120.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.13 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.