The Moorlands is in Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 2XX is located in the Kidlington West 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 The Moorlands, Kidlington, OX5 2XX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 2AQ, OX5 2XY, OX5 2AG, OX5 2FT, OX5 2XU, OX5 2BJ, OX5 2UZ, OX5 2YH, OX5 2XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX5 2XX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 49.2% | 47.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 52.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 2XX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 25.9% | 19% | -6.9% | 37.9% | -18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 59.5% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
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 | 54.3% | 48.2% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 29.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 16.5% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 10.1% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 6.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 12.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 6.9% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 8.7% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 43% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 12.3% | 8.9% | 2.8% | 9.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 88.6% | 88.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 90.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 90.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.6% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 19.7% | 6.0% | 13.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Moorlands was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% lower than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
The Moorlands has the 9th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 The Moorlands, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-10-13 | £554,891 |
| 5 The Moorlands, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2023-03-24 | £485,807 |
| 13 The Moorlands, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-01-10 | £512,705 |
| 15 The Moorlands, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £6,000 | 2021-12-17 | £6,404 |
| 4 The Moorlands, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-03-23 | £620,234 |
The percentage of retired residents living in OX5 2XX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 118 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kidlington Primary School Benmead Road , OX5 2DA | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 3,054 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 | 1,794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marlborough Church of England School Shipton Road , OX20 1LP | 3out of 4 | 4,511 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 | 2,785 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TULASI | 63 High Street | 621 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 57 High Street | 634 yd | |
| Ovisher Restaurant | 11 - 13 Oxford Road | 770 yd | |
| Six Bells | 70 Mill Street | 936 yd | |
| Buttercup sandwiches | 20A Bankside | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | 4 The Moors | 516 yd | |
| The Foresters Bar | Foresters Hall Club, Marlborough House, 69 High Street | 651 yd | |
| The Black Bull | 2 Banbury Road | 687 yd | |
| The Highwayman Hotel And Spice House | The Highwayman Hotel And Spice House, 249 Banbury Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 67 High Street | 618 yd | |
| Albert Fish And Chips | 61 High Street | 625 yd | |
| Eastern Kitchen | 21 Banbury Road | 669 yd | |
| Kidlington Kebab & Cafe | 3A Oxford Road | 723 yd | |
| Off The Hook | 9 Oxford Road | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Supermarket | 26 High Street | 666 yd | |
| Co-op Swift Shop | 199 Banbury Road | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Recreation Ground Benmead Road | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Exeter Close EXETER CLOSE EXETER CLOSE OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 956 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.