Piggy Lane is in Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX6 7HT is located in the Bicester South and Ambrosden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Piggy Lane, Bicester, OX6 7HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX26 6DU, OX26 2AA, OX26 2AD, OX26 6FW, OX26 2AH, OX26 6DR, OX26 2AJ, OX26 2AE, OX26 2JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX6 7HT is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 44.2% | 45.9% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 55.8% | 54.1% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OX6 7HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51% | 50.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 32% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 47.2% | 49% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 36.9% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 11.2% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 23.1% | 19.5% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15.1% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 12.8% | -4.5% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 34.6% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 7.8% | 4.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 89% | 76.6% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 85.4% | 72.6% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 7% | 11.5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 10% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 72.9% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 11.2% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Piggy Lane was 108.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.1% higher than the Bicester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Piggy Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Bicester East and the 69th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 South View Lodge, 2 Piggy Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2010-04-01 | £328,325 |
| 2 South View Lodge, 2 Piggy Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2003-12-19 | £435,849 |
| 2 South View Lodge, 2 Piggy Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1999-12-02 | £322,202 |
OX6 7HT 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 | 136 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NX | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Bucknell Road , OX26 2DB | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Pioneer Way , OX26 1BF | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfields Primary and Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Meadow Primary School Shakespeare Drive , OX26 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardwell School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 2,211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zayka Grill and Lounge | 13 Church Street | 229 yd | |
| The Acorn | Acorn Hungry Horse Pingle Drive | 342 yd | |
| Tropic Bar | Unit A8, Pioneer Square Manorsfield Road | 404 yd | |
| RUSTICA BISTROT | Unit Ey1a, Pioneer Square Bure Place | 435 yd | |
| Subway | 19 - 21 Manorsfield Road | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb Inn (formally The Saxon) | 59 - 61 Sheep Street | 509 yd | |
| The Bell | 84 Sheep Street | 555 yd | |
| The Angel | 102 Sheep Street | 556 yd | |
| The Penny Black | 58 Sheep Street | 557 yd | |
| The White Hart | 4 Sheep Street | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimpy | Ground Floor, 28 Market Square | 506 yd | |
| Sarnie 67 | 67 Sheep Street | 523 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 21 Market Square | 525 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 81 Sheep Street | 528 yd | |
| Wah Hong | 31 Market Square | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, Pioneer Square Bure Place | 501 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 49 - 57 Sheep Street | 505 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Lakeview Drive | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Road Sports Ground (Bicester Rufc) Oxford Road | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bicester) PIONEER SQUARE PIONEER SQUARE BURE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| The Bicester School QUEENS AVENUE | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| The Studio (Closed) 7-9 7-9 St. Johns Street | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Pingle Field Oxford Road | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Bicester And Ploughly Sports Centre QUEENS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| The Fitness Company (Closed) Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Kata Ground Sports Ground Ashdene Road | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| St Edburg'S Ce (Va) Primary School PIONEER WAY | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Bicester Lawn Tennis Club THE GARTH THE GARTH LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 910 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.