Chamberlain Place is in Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 1SQ 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 Chamberlain Place, Kidlington, OX5 1SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 1SG, OX5 1SJ, OX5 1TW, OX5 1SL, OX5 1TN, OX5 1TX, OX5 1TY, OX5 1SZ, OX5 1SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX5 1SQ 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 | 30.3% | 49.7% | 19.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 69.7% | 50.3% | -19.4% | 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 area around OX5 1SQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 54.7% | 50.2% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 35.6% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 48.8% | 51.3% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33.2% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 6% | 13.9% | 7.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 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 | 24.3% | 14% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13.6% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 17.7% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 37% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 15.4% | 2.3% | -13.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 1.3% | -5.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 56.4% | 88% | 31.6% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 6% | 0.9% | -5.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 51.4% | 79.4% | 28.0% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 2.2% | -4.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.2% | 2.2% | -31.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 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 | 50.8% | 79.4% | 28.6% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 13.9% | 9.2% | -4.7% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 6% | -3.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.8% | 3.2% | -12.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 2.2% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chamberlain Place was 214.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 265.8% higher than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chamberlain Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 24th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 141.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Chamberlain Place, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-10-05 | £381,879 |
| 44A Chamberlain Place, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2021-03-17 | £229,164 |
| 47 Chamberlain Place, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-01-16 | £319,806 |
| 27 Chamberlain Place, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-09-19 | £282,056 |
| 28 Chamberlain Place, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2017-12-11 | £172,663 |
OX5 1SQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 2,202 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 | 1,878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marlborough Church of England School Shipton Road , OX20 1LP | 3out of 4 | 4,267 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 | 1,909 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup sandwiches | 20A Bankside | 705 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 57 High Street | 749 yd | |
| Ovisher Restaurant | 11 - 13 Oxford Road | 757 yd | |
| TULASI | 63 High Street | 782 yd | |
| Oxford Diocesan Board Of Finance | Church House Oxford Langford Locks | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull | 2 Banbury Road | 595 yd | |
| The Foresters Bar | Foresters Hall Club, Marlborough House, 69 High Street | 845 yd | |
| The Highwayman Hotel And Spice House | The Highwayman Hotel And Spice House, 249 Banbury Road | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kitchen | 21 Banbury Road | 515 yd | |
| Kidlington Kebab & Cafe | 3A Oxford Road | 662 yd | |
| The Star Chinese Takeaway | 6 Oxford Road | 663 yd | |
| Off The Hook | 9 Oxford Road | 748 yd | |
| Tandoori Night | First Floor, 13A Bankside | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Swift Shop | 199 Banbury Road | 684 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | 26 High Street | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Recreation Ground Benmead Road | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Exeter Close EXETER CLOSE EXETER CLOSE OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Kidlington Football Club YARNTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.