Mill Lane is in Islip, Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 2SU is located in the Launton and Otmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Henley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Lane, Islip, Kidlington, OX5 2SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX5 2SU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 54.9% | 50% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45.1% | 50% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 2SU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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 | 27% | 22% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 62.2% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 61.5% | 58.1% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 30.1% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 2SU this area, 4.1% 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 4.1% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 9.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 12.8% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.5% | 66.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.4% | 94% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 86.8% | 89.7% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 90% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.3% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% higher than the Bicester North and Caversfield average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Mill Lane has the 32nd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield and the 230th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kareol Mill Lane, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-12-07 | £545,665 |
OX5 2SU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2SU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr South's Church of England Primary School Bletchingdon Road , Islip OX5 2TQ | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA | 3out of 4 | 3,308 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 | 2,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodeaton Manor School , OX3 9TS | 3out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Montessori Schools Forest Farm , Elsfield OX3 9UW | - not rated | 4,317 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL | - not rated | 5,033 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islip - Church Lane/The Rise CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 549 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.