OX5 Postcode District
OX5 is the Postcode District for Kidlington in Oxfordshire
The OX5 postcode district is located in the OX Oxford postal area, OX5 has a population of 24,117 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 35.46 square miles (91.83 square kilometres or 22,691.45 acres).
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District overview
In the OX5 postcode district, the primary settlement is Kidlington, located in Oxfordshire, England. Kidlington has the highest count of 158. Other significant settlements in this district include Begbroke, Oxford Airport, Shipton-on-Cherwell, Thrupp, and Yarnton, all also situated in Oxfordshire. The most significant post town in this district is Kidlington.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector OX5 1, covers Kidlington and Yarnton in Oxfordshire.
The sector OX5 2, covers Kidlington and Islip in Oxfordshire.
The sector OX5 3, covers Kirtlington and Tackley and Bletchingdon in Oxfordshire.
The sector OX5 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Post towns for this district are KIDLINGTON, WOODSTOCK.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Cherwell District (650 postal codes), followed by the West Oxfordshire District area (38 postal codes), and finally, the Buckinghamshire area (5 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | 4.29 | W |
| Bicester | 5.60 | NE |
| Oxford | 6.51 | S |
| Charlbury | 9.94 | W |
| Witney | 10.71 | WSW |
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 12.22 | S |
| Thame | 13.58 | ESE |
| Brackley | 13.73 | NNE |
| Chipping Norton | 14.10 | WNW |
| Banbury | 15.31 | NNW |
| Buckingham | 15.68 | NE |
| Carterton | 15.77 | WSW |
| Didcot | 16.58 | S |
| Burford | 16.60 | W |
| Winslow | 17.25 | ENE |
| Watlington | 17.50 | SE |
| Wallingford | 17.84 | SSE |
| Aylesbury | 19.10 | E |
| Faringdon | 19.20 | SW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 692
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIDLINGTON | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 186 |
| KIDLINGTON | KIDLINGTON | OX5 1 | 157 |
| Yarnton | KIDLINGTON | OX5 1 | 71 |
| Kirtlington | KIDLINGTON | OX5 3 | 42 |
| Bletchingdon | KIDLINGTON | OX5 3 | 33 |
| Islip | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 30 |
| Tackley | KIDLINGTON | OX5 3 | 30 |
| Begbroke | KIDLINGTON | OX5 1 | 20 |
| Charlton On Otmoor | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 16 |
| Shipton-on-Cherwell | KIDLINGTON | OX5 1 | 8 |
| Hampton Poyle | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 8 |
| Gosford | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 8 |
| Thrupp | KIDLINGTON | OX5 1 | 7 |
| Tackley | KIDLINGTON | OX5 3 | 7 |
| KIDLINGTON | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 7 |
| Oddington | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 5 |
| Enslow | KIDLINGTON | OX5 3 | 5 |
| Oxford Airport | KIDLINGTON | OX5 1 | 4 |
| Oxford Airport | KIDLINGTON | OX5 1 | 4 |
| Gosford | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 3 |
| Charlton On Otmoor | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 3 |
| Kirtlington | KIDLINGTON | OX5 3 | 3 |
| Murcott | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 3 |
| Hampton Gay | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 2 |
| Bletchingdon | KIDLINGTON | OX5 3 | 2 |
| Islip | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 2 |
| KIDLINGTON | KIDLINGTON | OX5 3 | 2 |
| KIDLINGTON | KIDLINGTON | OX5 1 | 2 |
| KIDLINGTON | KIDLINGTON | OX5 1 | 2 |
| KIDLINGTON | KIDLINGTON | OX5 1 | 2 |
| Murcott | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 2 |
| Oxford Airport | KIDLINGTON | OX5 1 | 2 |
| Murcott | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 2 |
| Bunkers Hill | KIDLINGTON | OX5 3 | 1 |
| KIDLINGTON | KIDLINGTON | OX5 3 | 1 |
| Shipton-on-Cherwell | KIDLINGTON | OX5 1 | 1 |
| Bunkers Hill | KIDLINGTON | OX5 3 | 1 |
| Bunkers Hill | KIDLINGTON | OX5 3 | 1 |
| Enslow | KIDLINGTON | OX5 3 | 1 |
| Charlton On Otmoor | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 1 |
| Charlton On Otmoor | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 1 |
| Hampton Poyle | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 1 |
| Oddington | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 1 |
| Fencott | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 1 |
| KIDLINGTON | KIDLINGTON | OX5 2 | 1 |
Street list for OX5
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| OXFORD ROAD A4260 | 277 |
| OXFORD ROAD A4260 | 277 |
| WATTS WAY | 93 |
| CRESSWELL CLOSE | 73 |
| KINGSWAY DRIVE | 47 |
| CROXFORD GARDENS | 44 |
| LOCK CRESCENT | 43 |
| WOODSTOCK ROAD A44 | 40 |
| OXFORD ROAD A4165 | 39 |
| DAIRY CRESCENT | 38 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1216 |
| Shoplifting | 297 |
| Other theft | 277 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 228 |
| Public order | 211 |
| Vehicle crime | 177 |
| Burglary | 129 |
| Drugs | 80 |
| Other crime | 68 |
| Robbery | 24 |
| Possession of weapons | 24 |
| Theft from the person | 23 |
| Bicycle theft | 20 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | KIDLINGTON | 42 | OX5 2FN | View map | |
| OXFORD ROAD | KIDLINGTON | 21 | OX5 2BP | View map | |
| THE PARADE | KIDLINGTON | 12 | OX5 1EE | View map | |
| FAIRFAX CENTRE | KIDLINGTON | 9 | OX5 2PA | View map | |
| SANDY LANE | KIDLINGTON | YARNTON | 8 | OX5 1PA | View map |
| BANBURY ROAD | KIDLINGTON | 7 | OX5 1AQ | View map | |
| MILL STREET | KIDLINGTON | 6 | OX5 2EE | View map |
Schools in the district
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oxford Road , Kidlington
Postcode: OX5 1EA
Headteacher: Mr Simon Isherwood (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oxford Road , Kidlington
Postcode: OX5 1EA
Headteacher: Mrs Margot Buller (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oxford Road , Kidlington
Postcode: OX5 1EA
Headteacher: Mrs Julieann Exley (Executive Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oxford Road , Kidlington
Postcode: OX5 1EA
Headteacher: Mr Simon Isherwood
Ofsted rating: Good
William Fletcher Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rutten Lane , Yarnton , Oxford
Postcode: OX5 1LW
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Martin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
North Kidlington Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Benmead Road , Kidlington
Postcode: OX5 2DA
Headteacher: Ms Emilie Fidler (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Edward Feild Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bicester Road , Kidlington
Postcode: OX5 2LG
Headteacher: Mr Scott Lewis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Gosford Hill School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Oxford Road , Kidlington
Postcode: OX5 2NT
Headteacher: Mr Nigel Sellars (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Dr South's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bletchingdon Road , Islip , Kidlington
Postcode: OX5 2TQ
Headteacher: Mr Huw Morgan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Dr South's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bletchingdon Road , Islip , Kidlington
Postcode: OX5 2TQ
Headteacher: Huw Morgan/Helen Watson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Fencott Road , Charlton-on-Otmoor , Kidlington
Postcode: OX5 2UT
Headteacher: Mrs Nadia Gosling (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tackley Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St John's Road , Tackley , Kidlington
Postcode: OX5 3AP
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Settle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tackley Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St John's Road , Tackley , Kidlington
Postcode: OX5 3AP
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Ward (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whitemarsh Way , Bletchingdon , Kidlington
Postcode: OX5 3FD
Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Walker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kirtlington Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Heyford Road , Kirtlington , Oxford
Postcode: OX5 3HL
Headteacher: Headteacher Kyla Bates (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kidlington Health Centre | EXETER CLOSE, OXFORD ROAD, KIDLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE, OX5 1AP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Adp Dental Co. Ltd. | 31 OXFORD ROAD, KIDLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE, OX5 2BP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Smile With Us | 25A BANBURY ROAD, KIDLINGTON, OX5 1AQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Oxford Road (dental Surgery) | 140 OXFORD ROAD, KIDLINGTON, OX5 1DZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Evans | YARNTON SURGERY, 11 THE GARTH, YARNTON, KIDLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE, OX5 1LT | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | The Key Medical Practice | EXETER CLOSE, OXFORD ROAD, KIDLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE, OX5 1AP | GP PRACTICE | Call 01865 842292 |
| 3 | Islip Surgery | THE SURGERY, BLETCHINGDON ROAD, ISLIP, KIDLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE, OX5 2TQ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01865 371666 |
| 4 | Gosford Hill Medical Centre | 167 OXFORD ROAD, GOSFORD, KIDLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE, OX5 2NS | GP PRACTICE | Call 01865 374242 |
| 5 | Islip Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | BLETCHINGDON ROAD, ISLIP, KIDLINGTON, OX5 2TQ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kidlington Pharmacy | KIDLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE, EXETER CLOSE, OXFORD ROAD, KIDLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE, OX5 1AP | PHARMACY | Call 01865 371471 |
| 2 | Parade Pharmacy | 18 THE PARADE, OXFORD ROAD, KIDLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE, OX5 1DB | PHARMACY | Call 01865 373333 |
| 3 | Westlake Pharmacy | 75 SPENCER AVENUE, YARNTON, KIDLINGTON, OX5 1NQ | PHARMACY | Call 01865 847373 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Oxford Eyecare Limited (oxford Road) | 106A OXFORD ROAD, KIDLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE, OX5 1BL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Kidlington Specsavers | UNIT 2B, THE HAMPDEN BUILDING, HIGH STREET, KIDLINGTON, OX5 2DH | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Cherwell Opticians | 33 HIGH STREET, KIDLINGTON, OX5 2DH | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £572,394 | 86 | £667,829 | 73 | £618,017 | 87 | £629,212 | 98 |
| Semi-detached | £417,990 | 108 | £398,937 | 108 | £402,936 | 117 | £420,510 | 133 |
| Terraced | £356,773 | 58 | £346,310 | 74 | £373,190 | 42 | £417,123 | 68 |
| Flats | £274,318 | 22 | £217,460 | 45 | £234,165 | 34 | £245,464 | 64 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Islip
CRS Code: ISP
Operator: CH
Line: Oxford to Bicester Line
Company: Chiltern Railway
Tackley
CRS Code: TAC
Operator: GW
Line: Cherwell Valley Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M40 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.19
Average Driving Distance: 6.29
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 690
M40 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.95
Average Driving Distance: 11.06
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 690
M40 J8A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.96
Average Driving Distance: 11.91
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 690
M40 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.55
Average Driving Distance: 13.77
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 619
M40 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.16
Average Driving Distance: 16.56
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 71
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| OX5 1 | Kidlington Delivery Office |
| OX5 2 | Kidlington Delivery Office |
| OX5 3 | Kidlington Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| O | X | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| O | X | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the OX5 postal code is KIDLINGTON followed by Yarnton, and Kirtlington.
The OX5 Postcode shares a border with OX20 (WOODSTOCK, Bladon, Wootton), OX25 (Upper Heyford, Ambrosden, Weston-on-the-Green), OX2 (OXFORD, Cumnor, Wolvercote), OX3 (Headington, Marston, OXFORD) and OX33 (Wheatley, Horspath, Horton-cum-Studley).
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