Marlborough Avenue is in Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 2AW 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 Marlborough Avenue, Kidlington, OX5 2AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 2AN, OX5 2AS, OX5 2XZ, OX5 2AP, OX5 2BX, OX5 2AF, OX5 2BN, OX5 2XU, OX5 2AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX5 2AW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 53.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 45.6% | 46.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 35.8% | 33.9% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 45.2% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 14.5% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 5.4% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 41.7% | 38.6% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 40.1% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 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 | 32.1% | 19.8% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 11.7% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 9.9% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 15.8% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 34.2% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94% | 81.5% | -12.5% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 88.9% | 82.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 7.4% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 82.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8.9% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Avenue was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% lower than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlborough Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 233rd highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Marlborough Avenue, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-07-26 | £416,229 |
| 22 Marlborough Avenue, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2018-09-03 | £352,514 |
| 33 Marlborough Avenue, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-06-14 | £386,989 |
| 35 Marlborough Avenue, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2017-10-06 | £354,698 |
| 27 Marlborough Avenue, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2016-01-15 | £403,073 |
OX5 2AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 2,757 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 | 1,907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marlborough Church of England School Shipton Road , OX20 1LP | 3out of 4 | 4,261 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 | 2,390 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 | 643 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 57 High Street | 647 yd | |
| TULASI | 63 High Street | 657 yd | |
| Ovisher Restaurant | 11 - 13 Oxford Road | 750 yd | |
| Oxford Diocesan Board Of Finance | Church House Oxford Langford Locks | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull | 2 Banbury Road | 598 yd | |
| The Highwayman Hotel And Spice House | The Highwayman Hotel And Spice House, 249 Banbury Road | 685 yd | |
| The Foresters Bar | Foresters Hall Club, Marlborough House, 69 High Street | 714 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 4 The Moors | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kitchen | 21 Banbury Road | 535 yd | |
| Albert Fish And Chips | 61 High Street | 656 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 67 High Street | 662 yd | |
| Kidlington Kebab & Cafe | 3A Oxford Road | 664 yd | |
| Tandoori Night | First Floor, 13A Bankside | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Swift Shop | 199 Banbury Road | 480 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | 26 High Street | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Recreation Ground Benmead Road | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Exeter Close EXETER CLOSE EXETER CLOSE OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 887 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.