We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Kidlington in Cherwell from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Kidlington older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Kidlington and Cherwell? Is Kidlington an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
How many residents own or rent their home in Kidlington and Cherwell
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Kidlington either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 68.4 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 31.6 of Kidlington residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Kidlington East | 68.4% | 31.6% |
| Cherwell | 65.01% | 34.99% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Kidlington has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Kidlington compared to other wards in Cherwell
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 78.68% | 21.32% |
| 2 | Launton and Otmoor | 76.46% | 23.54% |
| 3 | Deddington | 76.29% | 23.71% |
| 4 | Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 76.11% | 23.89% |
| 5 | Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 75.09% | 24.91% |
| 6 | Bicester West | 72.52% | 27.48% |
| 7 | Kidlington West | 70.7% | 29.3% |
| 8 | Kidlington East | 68.4% | 31.6% |
| 9 | Fringford and Heyfords | 67.99% | 32.01% |
| 10 | Bicester North and Caversfield | 65.13% | 34.87% |
| 11 | Bicester East | 64.24% | 35.76% |
| 12 | Banbury Hardwick | 61.04% | 38.96% |
| 13 | Bicester South and Ambrosden | 58.27% | 41.73% |
| 14 | Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 48.09% | 51.91% |
| 15 | Banbury Ruscote | 47.84% | 52.16% |
| 16 | Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 45.19% | 54.81% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Kidlington?
The largest employment sector in Kidlington is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 21.74% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.37% |
| Skilled Trades | 11.95% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.11% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.01% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.79% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.45% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 5.85% |
Kidlington Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Kidlington East.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Kidlington Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Cherwell.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Cherwell | 2.2% | 0% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 60.02% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.91% |
| Unemployed | 3.15% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Kidlington Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Kidlington residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
| Level | Kidlington East | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 18.24% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.74% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 11.56% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.03% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.77% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 34.68% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Kidlington & Cherwell Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Kidlington in the Cherwell local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Kidlington East | 78.57% | 21.43% |
| Cherwell | 82.4% | 17.6% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Kidlington compared to other wards in Cherwell
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 68.73% | 31.27% |
| 2 | Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 71.56% | 28.44% |
| 3 | Bicester South and Ambrosden | 77.44% | 22.56% |
| 4 | Kidlington East | 78.57% | 21.43% |
| 5 | Bicester East | 79.42% | 20.58% |
| 6 | Bicester North and Caversfield | 79.52% | 20.48% |
| 7 | Banbury Ruscote | 79.81% | 20.19% |
| 8 | Kidlington West | 82.04% | 17.96% |
| 9 | Banbury Hardwick | 82.36% | 17.64% |
| 10 | Bicester West | 83.6% | 16.4% |
| 11 | Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 86.13% | 13.87% |
| 12 | Fringford and Heyfords | 88.74% | 11.26% |
| 13 | Launton and Otmoor | 90.08% | 9.92% |
| 14 | Deddington | 91.74% | 8.26% |
| 15 | Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 91.83% | 8.17% |
| 16 | Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 92.03% | 7.97% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Kidlington Health Statistics
Kidlington East has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidlington East | 48.68% | 34.67% | 12.5% | 3.22% | 0.93% |
| Cherwell | 50.78% | 34.34% | 11.16% | 2.92% | 0.8% |
| South East | 49.98% | 34.01% | 11.77% | 3.31% | 0.93% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Cherwell changed since 2011?
Cherwell residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.14% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 50.33% | 34.65% | 11.17% | 3% | 0.84% |
| 2021 | 50.78% | 34.34% | 11.16% | 2.92% | 0.8% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Kidlington and Cherwell?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Cherwell including Kidlington. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 11073 |
| Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 8885 |
| Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 10694 |
| Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 9929 |
| Banbury Hardwick | 8205 |
| Banbury Ruscote | 10388 |
| Bicester East | 8436 |
| Bicester North and Caversfield | 8904 |
| Bicester South and Ambrosden | 10029 |
| Bicester West | 8713 |
| Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 8606 |
| Deddington | 9034 |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 11369 |
| Kidlington East | 9739 |
| Kidlington West | 9108 |
| Launton and Otmoor | 8734 |
| Cherwell Total | 151846 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
