Parkers Circus is in Chipping Norton and in West Oxfordshire district. OX7 5LZ is located in the Chipping Norton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 2006-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parkers Circus, Chipping Norton, OX7 5LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX7 5FZ, OX7 5FW, OX7 5GN, OX7 5FN, OX7 5GG, OX7 5GQ, OX7 5LQ, OX7 5FU, OX7 5GZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX7 5LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.4% | 49.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 21.7% | 31.5% | 9.8% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 50.8% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 5.9% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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%) 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 | 56.7% | 58.4% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 29.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.7% | 15.8% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16.5% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 42.4% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.5% | 88.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 91.3% | 85.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 86.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkers Circus was 71.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.8% higher than the Chipping Norton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkers Circus has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chipping Norton and the 77th highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Parkers Circus, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-07-18 | £392,440 |
| 25 Parkers Circus, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-12-20 | £252,011 |
| 34 Parkers Circus, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-09-07 | £397,623 |
| 37 Parkers Circus, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £399,995 | 2022-11-24 | £420,258 |
| 14 Parkers Circus, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-12-02 | £433,072 |
OX7 5LZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
OX7 5LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 155 |
| Retired | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ace Centre Nursery School The Ace Centre , Burford Road OX7 5DZ | 4out of 4 | 909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton 24 London Road , OX7 5AX | 4out of 4 | 272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton The Green , OX7 5DH | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School Church End , Great Rollright OX7 5SA | 3out of 4 | 4,598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipping Norton School Burford Road , OX7 5DY | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park School Southcombe , Chipping Norton OX7 5QH | - not rated | 1,779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Unit 4, Windmill Square | 185 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 1, Windmill Square | 185 yd | |
| Chipping Norton Cricket | Cricket Ground, Banbury Road | 654 yd | |
| The Lido Cafe - SEASONAL | Open Air Swimming Pool, Fox Close | 745 yd | |
| Thai Shire | 7 Horsefair, Chipping Norton | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 8 Albion Street | 790 yd | |
| The Chequers | Chequers Inn, Goddards Lane | 854 yd | |
| Bitter And Twisted | 1A Middle Row, Chipping Norton | 857 yd | |
| The Kings Arms Hotel | Kings Arms Hotel, 18 West Street | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Kebab Pizza | 21 Horsefair, Chipping Norton | 750 yd | |
| The Shack | Red Lion, 8 Albion Street | 790 yd | |
| New Chefs Cottage | 4 Middle Row, Chipping Norton | 857 yd | |
| Mario's Pizza | 7 Middle Row, Chipping Norton | 857 yd | |
| Imperial Chef | 5 Market Street, Chipping Norton | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 4 - 5 High Street, Chipping Norton | 886 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 - 14 Market Place, Chipping Norton | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic School (Chipping Norton) HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Chipping Norton Cricket Club Banbury Road | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Chipping Norton Lido OPEN AIR SWIMMING POOL OPEN AIR SWIMMING POOL FOX CLOSE | swimming pool | 696 yd |
| The Crown & Cushion Hotel Health Club HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Chipping Norton Leisure Centre CHIPPING NORTON LEISURE CENTRE CHIPPING NORTON LEISURE CENTRE BURFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Chipping Norton School BURFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.