Cromwell Way is in Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 2LW 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 Cromwell Way, Kidlington, OX5 2LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 2LP, OX5 2LU, OX5 2PF, OX5 2NZ, OX5 2PA, OX5 2LT, OX5 2PB, OX5 2LS, OX5 2LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX5 2LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.7% | 52.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 23.2% | 33.3% | 10.1% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 49.8% | -13.3% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 42.6% | 44.3% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 37.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 14% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 23.6% | 18.9% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 36.1% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 9.5% | 2.5% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% |
| Indian | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.2% | 78.4% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 67.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 67.3% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 11% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 12% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 66.7% | -19.4% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 16.3% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromwell Way was 93.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% higher than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cromwell Way has the 11th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 96th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 203.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Cromwell Way, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2024-02-26 | £319,992 |
| 7 Cromwell Way, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-06-06 | £455,523 |
| 16 Cromwell Way, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-03-10 | £378,728 |
| 17 Cromwell Way, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £474,000 | 2023-01-09 | £481,584 |
| 20 Cromwell Way, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-07-20 | £448,857 |
OX5 2LW 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 2,605 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 | 366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,829 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 | 3,538 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodeaton Manor School , OX3 9TS | 3out of 4 | 4,047 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 4,384 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 4,448 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WISH | 2, The Parade Oxford Road | 323 yd | |
| Gurkha Village | 174 Oxford Road | 485 yd | |
| Oxford House Cafe | Unit C, 144 Oxford Road | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 108 Oxford Road | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 320 yd |
| Gosford Hill School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Ron Groves Park AZALEA AVENUE | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Stratfield Brake FRIEZE WAY | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Kidlington Football Club YARNTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.