The Closes, Kidlington, OX5 2DP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX5 2DP 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	53%	49.7%	-3.3%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	47%	50.3%	3.3%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

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 2DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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	29.9%	28.4%	-1.5%	37.9%	-9.5%
Married: Opposite sex	54.8%	56.4%	1.6%	44.2%	12.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	8.8%	6.2%	-2.6%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	5.4%	5.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-0.7%

Health

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 (89.4%) 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	56.8%	53.6%	-3.2%	48.4%	5.2%
Good health	31.7%	35.8%	4.1%	33.6%	2.2%
Fair health	7.9%	7.2%	-0.7%	12.7%	-5.5%
Bad health	2.2%	2%	-0.2%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around OX5 2DP this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.1%	8.1%	-3.0%	18.2%	-10.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	4.7%	-4.9%	9.6%	-4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	9.7%	-4.1%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	5%	1.6%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	12.8%	0.5%	16.9%	-4.1%
Degree or Similar	43.3%	54.3%	11.0%	33.8%	20.5%
Other	6.5%	5.4%	-1.1%	2.8%	2.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Bangladeshi	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	1.1%	0.3%
Chinese	1.9%	3.4%	1.5%	0.7%	2.7%
Indian	1%	2.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	1%	0.4%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	87.6%	84.7%	-2.9%	81.4%	3.3%
Arab	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	0.6%	0.8%
Other	1.6%	3.4%	1.8%	1.6%	1.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.6% 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	80.6%	76.6%	-4.0%	83.2%	-6.6%
European Union	5.4%	5.5%	0.1%	6.1%	-0.6%
Rest of Europe	1.3%	3.4%	2.1%	0.8%	2.6%
Africa	3.8%	2.1%	-1.7%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	4.8%	8.3%	3.5%	5.6%	2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	4.1%	3.8%	-0.3%	1.3%	2.5%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	80.6%	75.8%	-4.8%	83.2%	-7.4%
10+ Years	0.6%	13%	12.4%	9.8%	3.2%
5-10 Years	6%	2.7%	-3.3%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	4.4%	5.1%	0.7%	2.2%	2.9%
Less than 2 years	8.3%	3.4%	-4.9%	1.9%	1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.3%	76.7%	6.6%
France	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Spain	1%	0.4%	0.6%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Turkey	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
Other Europe	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Eastern Asia	2%	0.3%	1.7%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	3.8%	13.5%	-9.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.6%	37.2%	-3.6%
Christian	54.5%	46.2%	8.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	3.8%	6.5%	-2.7%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is The Closes Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Closes was 14.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% lower than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

The Closes has the 8th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 57th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£57,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in OX5 2DP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Closes are based on 33 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cherwell.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Closes, Kidlington, OX5 2DP

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX5 2DP

Average Price
£367,060

Semi-Detached
£373,279

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£650,664

Flats/Maisonettes
£283,720

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Closes

Average Price
£348,749

Semi-Detached
£370,418

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£600,733

Flats/Maisonettes
£272,441

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The ClosesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 The Closes, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2022-05-27	£234,126
12 The Closes, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2021-11-29	£437,050
8 The Closes, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£283,500	2016-12-14	£355,162
1 The Closes, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£228,000	2014-08-15	£294,213
3 The Closes, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£185,000	2012-11-02	£266,378

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX5 2DP

Employment

OX5 2DP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in OX5 2DP 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	89
Retired	85
Self-Employed	30
Part-Time Employee	22
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Education	44
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Manufacturing	13
Information and communication	12
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA	3out of 4	254 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA	3out of 4	1,134 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA	1out of 4	1,134 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG	3out of 4	1,325 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW	3out of 4	2,763 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gosford Hill School Oxford Road , OX5 2NT	2out of 4	1,231 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Marlborough Church of England School Shipton Road , OX20 1LP	3out of 4	4,975 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
LVS Oxford Spring Hill Road , Begbroke OX5 1RX	- not rated	2,830 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodeaton Manor School , OX3 9TS	3out of 4	5,193 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL	- not rated	5,351 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
TULASI	63 High Street	181 yd
Costa Coffee	57 High Street	218 yd
Ovisher Restaurant	11 - 13 Oxford Road	319 yd
Six Bells	70 Mill Street	520 yd
Oxford House Cafe	Unit C, 144 Oxford Road	913 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Foresters Bar	Foresters Hall Club, Marlborough House, 69 High Street	147 yd
The Kings Arms	4 The Moors	306 yd
The Black Bull	2 Banbury Road	380 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dominos Pizza	67 High Street	169 yd
Albert Fish And Chips	61 High Street	189 yd
Off The Hook	9 Oxford Road	316 yd
Kidlington Kebab & Cafe	3A Oxford Road	349 yd
The Star Chinese Takeaway	6 Oxford Road	383 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Supermarket	26 High Street		236 yd
Midcounties Co-operative	108 Oxford Road		701 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Park Hill Recreation Ground Benmead Road	grass pitches	378 yd
Exeter Close EXETER CLOSE EXETER CLOSE OXFORD ROAD	grass pitches	508 yd
Orchard Recreation Ground KIDLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB KIDLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB EVANS LANE	grass pitches	661 yd
Kidlington Football Club YARNTON ROAD	grass pitches	931 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	52.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	35.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	103.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of OX5 2DP