Briar End is in Kidlington and in Cherwell district. OX5 2YB 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 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Briar End, Kidlington, OX5 2YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX5 2DD, OX5 2AD, OX5 2AA, OX5 2AE, OX5 2BW, OX5 2BY, OX5 2FX, OX5 1AL, OX5 1LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX5 2YB 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 2YB 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 Briar End was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% lower than the Kidlington East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Briar End 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Briar End, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £584,000 | 2025-03-24 | £582,858 |
| 4 Briar End, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2018-01-04 | £731,026 |
| 1 Briar End, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2015-07-09 | £692,539 |
| 3 Briar End, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2009-06-30 | £628,529 |
| 1 Briar End, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2002-08-09 | £820,617 |
The percentage of retired residents living in OX5 2YB 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 | 1,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 1out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Feild Primary School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 3,026 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 | 2,380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marlborough Church of England School Shipton Road , OX20 1LP | 3out of 4 | 3,826 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 | 2,370 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup sandwiches | 20A Bankside | 406 yd | |
| Oxford Diocesan Board Of Finance | Church House Oxford Langford Locks | 571 yd | |
| Elior RELX Courtyard | Courtyard Restaurant, Oxford Spires Business Park The Boulevard | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highwayman Hotel And Spice House | The Highwayman Hotel And Spice House, 249 Banbury Road | 290 yd | |
| The Jolly Boatman | 216 Banbury Road | 766 yd | |
| The Black Bull | 2 Banbury Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Night | First Floor, 13A Bankside | 415 yd | |
| Eastern Kitchen | 21 Banbury Road | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Swift Shop | 199 Banbury Road | 238 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Recreation Ground Benmead Road | grass pitches | 796 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 | 28.6% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 138.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 138.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.