Evans Lane is in Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 2HY 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 Evans Lane, Kidlington, OX5 2HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 2NH, OX5 2HZ, OX5 2JL, OX5 2HU, OX5 2HX, OX5 2JD, OX5 2JE, OX5 2ER, OX5 2JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX5 2HY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 52.9% | 48.3% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 51.7% | 4.6% | 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 | 26.5% | 35.7% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 46.3% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 15.5% | 7% | -8.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 41.6% | 43.5% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 35.4% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 20.3% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 7.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 37.3% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 93.9% | 87.9% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 89.8% | 82.4% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 10.2% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 89.5% | 82.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 8% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evans Lane was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Evans Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 91st lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Evans Lane, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-01-27 | £533,400 |
| 52 Evans Lane, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2021-09-24 | £436,081 |
| 44 Evans Lane, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-02-28 | £343,575 |
| 40 Evans Lane, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2010-03-26 | £388,056 |
| 60 Evans Lane, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,750 | 2000-06-30 | £397,743 |
OX5 2HY 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr South's Church of England Primary School Bletchingdon Road , Islip OX5 2TQ | 3out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 662 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 | 3,437 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodeaton Manor School , OX3 9TS | 3out of 4 | 4,431 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL | - not rated | 4,820 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 5,398 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 5,440 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Bells | 70 Mill Street | 354 yd | |
| Oxford House Cafe | Unit C, 144 Oxford Road | 623 yd | |
| Gurkha Village | 174 Oxford Road | 761 yd | |
| TULASI | 63 High Street | 867 yd | |
| Ovisher Restaurant | 11 - 13 Oxford Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | 4 The Moors | 759 yd | |
| The Foresters Bar | Foresters Hall Club, Marlborough House, 69 High Street | 802 yd | |
| The Black Bull | 2 Banbury Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 67 High Street | 857 yd | |
| Albert Fish And Chips | 61 High Street | 872 yd | |
| Off The Hook | 9 Oxford Road | 886 yd | |
| Kidlington Kebab & Cafe | 3A Oxford Road | 971 yd | |
| The Star Chinese Takeaway | 6 Oxford Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 108 Oxford Road | 620 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | 26 High Street | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Recreation Ground KIDLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB KIDLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB EVANS LANE | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Gosford Hill School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 778 yd |
| Exeter Close EXETER CLOSE EXETER CLOSE OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Kidlington Football Club YARNTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,068 yd |
| Ron Groves Park AZALEA AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.