The Homestead is in Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 1SS 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 The Homestead, Kidlington, OX5 1SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 1ST, OX5 1BA, OX5 1SP, OX5 1SW, OX5 1BB, OX5 1SZ, OX5 1SN, OX5 1BD, OX5 1SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX5 1SS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.2% | 49.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31% | 35.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 50.5% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 48.5% | 52.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 35% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 11.3% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 8.1% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 15.1% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15.5% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 41.2% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.5% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 79.3% | 76.5% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 71.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 71.2% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 15.9% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 5.9% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 71.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 12.4% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 3.2% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Homestead was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.7% lower than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
The Homestead has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Kidlington East and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 The Homestead, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2024-06-21 | £282,218 |
| 5 The Homestead, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-06-17 | £377,628 |
| 20 The Homestead, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2024-02-12 | £365,382 |
| 30 The Homestead, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-10-08 | £297,716 |
| 14 The Homestead, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-04-01 | £334,435 |
OX5 1SS 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Education | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kidlington Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Nursery School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosford Hill School Oxford Road , OX5 2NT | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Hill School Oxford Road , OX5 2NT | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marlborough Church of England School Shipton Road , OX20 1LP | 3out of 4 | 4,714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marlborough Church of England School Shipton Road , OX20 1LP | - not rated | 4,714 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Kirk CofE Middle School Middle Way , OX2 7LQ | - not rated | 5,180 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbury House 40 the Moors , OX5 2AL | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LVS Oxford Spring Hill Road , Begbroke OX5 1RX | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL | - not rated | 5,189 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 633 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 57 High Street | 695 yd | |
| TULASI | 63 High Street | 732 yd | |
| Thomas Franks @ Begbroke Science Park | Thomas Franks, Begbroke Business And Science Park Sandy Lane | 851 yd | |
| Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd | 2-6 Jefferson Way | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull | 2 Banbury Road | 534 yd | |
| The Foresters Bar | Foresters Hall Club, Marlborough House, 69 High Street | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kitchen | 21 Banbury Road | 492 yd | |
| The Star Chinese Takeaway | 6 Oxford Road | 543 yd | |
| Kidlington Kebab & Cafe | 3A Oxford Road | 568 yd | |
| Off The Hook | 9 Oxford Road | 629 yd | |
| Albert Fish And Chips | 61 High Street | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Supermarket | 26 High Street | 682 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | 108 Oxford Road | 986 yd | |
| Co-op Swift Shop | 199 Banbury Road | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Close EXETER CLOSE EXETER CLOSE OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Kidlington Football Club YARNTON ROAD | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Park Hill Recreation Ground Benmead Road | grass pitches | 801 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.