Exeter Road is in Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 2DZ is located in the Kidlington East 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 Exeter Road, Kidlington, OX5 2DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 2DT, OX5 2FA, OX5 2EU, OX5 2DY, OX5 2BS, OX5 2EY, OX5 2EX, OX5 2BP, OX5 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX5 2DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.7% | 49% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 34.2% | 36.1% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 50.3% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 48.7% | 54.7% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 30.4% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 10.6% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 9.9% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 44.7% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 7.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 93.3% | 74.1% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 75.8% 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% | 75.8% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 10.3% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 76% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 12% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exeter Road was 55.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% lower than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Exeter Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 190th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Exeter Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-08-19 | £567,796 |
| 60 Exeter Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £467,000 | 2016-06-10 | £576,550 |
| 67 Exeter Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-04-01 | £468,635 |
| 54 Exeter Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-03-11 | £600,996 |
| 47 Exeter Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2014-05-29 | £601,571 |
OX5 2DZ 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 2,564 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 | 925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marlborough Church of England School Shipton Road , OX20 1LP | 3out of 4 | 5,217 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 | 2,835 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodeaton Manor School , OX3 9TS | 3out of 4 | 4,993 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL | - not rated | 5,013 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 | 278 yd | |
| TULASI | 63 High Street | 325 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 57 High Street | 337 yd | |
| Six Bells | 70 Mill Street | 541 yd | |
| Oxford House Cafe | Unit C, 144 Oxford Road | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foresters Bar | Foresters Hall Club, Marlborough House, 69 High Street | 270 yd | |
| The Black Bull | 2 Banbury Road | 449 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 4 The Moors | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off The Hook | 9 Oxford Road | 287 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 67 High Street | 321 yd | |
| Albert Fish And Chips | 61 High Street | 326 yd | |
| The Star Chinese Takeaway | 6 Oxford Road | 371 yd | |
| Kidlington Kebab & Cafe | 3A Oxford Road | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Supermarket | 26 High Street | 317 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | 108 Oxford Road | 359 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Close EXETER CLOSE EXETER CLOSE OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Orchard Recreation Ground KIDLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB KIDLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB EVANS LANE | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Kidlington Football Club YARNTON ROAD | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Park Hill Recreation Ground Benmead Road | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Gosford Hill School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 914 yd |
| Ron Groves Park AZALEA AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.