Evans Lane is in Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 2JB 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 2JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 2JA, OX5 2XR, OX5 2JX, OX5 2JZ, OX5 2JY, OX5 2HR, OX5 2JS, OX5 2JT, OX5 2JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX5 2JB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.9% | 49.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 32.3% | 30.5% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 49.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 43.8% | 47.1% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33.4% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 18.9% | 17.8% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 8.5% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 17.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 34.8% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87% | 82.4% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 88.4% | 84.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 9.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 84.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.5% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evans Lane was 35.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Evans Lane has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86A Evans Lane, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-09-28 | £519,603 |
| 104 Evans Lane, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-12-22 | £462,844 |
| 104 Evans Lane, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2021-09-27 | £389,276 |
| 112 Evans Lane, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-03-30 | £574,312 |
| 118 Evans Lane, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-10-01 | £472,242 |
OX5 2JB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OX5 2JB 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 2,786 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 | 447 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 | 3,302 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodeaton Manor School , OX3 9TS | 3out of 4 | 4,445 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL | - not rated | 4,621 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 5,191 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 5,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford House Cafe | Unit C, 144 Oxford Road | 363 yd | |
| Gurkha Village | 174 Oxford Road | 496 yd | |
| Six Bells | 70 Mill Street | 555 yd | |
| Ovisher Restaurant | 11 - 13 Oxford Road | 825 yd | |
| TULASI | 63 High Street | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foresters Bar | Foresters Hall Club, Marlborough House, 69 High Street | 801 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 4 The Moors | 900 yd | |
| The Black Bull | 2 Banbury Road | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off The Hook | 9 Oxford Road | 835 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 67 High Street | 856 yd | |
| Albert Fish And Chips | 61 High Street | 866 yd | |
| The Star Chinese Takeaway | 6 Oxford Road | 915 yd | |
| Kidlington Kebab & Cafe | 3A Oxford Road | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 108 Oxford Road | 415 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | 26 High Street | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gosford Hill School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Orchard Recreation Ground KIDLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB KIDLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB EVANS LANE | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 529 yd |
| Ron Groves Park AZALEA AVENUE | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Exeter Close EXETER CLOSE EXETER CLOSE OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Kidlington Football Club YARNTON ROAD | grass pitches | 856 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 | 97.4% |
| 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 | 177.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.