KidlingtonWhat is Kidlington, Oxfordshire like to live in?
The short answer: what Kidlington is like to live in
Kidlington offers relatively affordable family housing within easy reach of Oxford job opportunities. However, the village lacks strong character, and a car is required for the 22-minute drive to Bicester North station.
Key stats
Schools
- UnratedOxford High School GDST4.1 miles away · Grammar
- GoodGosford Hill School1 miles away
- GoodWest Kidlington Primary and Nursery School1 miles away
Property market
Median sale band by property type, based on Land Registry transactions in a 3-mile radius.
- Terraced · OX5 1TA£280,000
- Semi-detached · OX2 8HW£750,000
- Terraced · OX5 1SS£300,000
Well-known pubs nearby
- The Kings Arms0.3 mi
- Six Bells0.5 mi
- The Bell0.6 mi
- The Red Lion0.6 mi
- The Black Horse0.6 mi
Green space nearby
- Park Hill Recreation Ground0.5 mi
- Orchard Rec0.6 mi
- Exeter Close Park0.8 mi
Lifestyle at a glance
Counts and scores only — named venues for restaurants and arts/culture aren't tracked yet, unlike pubs and green space above. Water sports and sports & recreation counts come from Sport England's Active Places Power data (CC BY 4.0).
Healthcare nearby
Source: NHS Digital Organisation Data Service (ODS). Hospital counts are individual hospital sites, not NHS Trusts — one Trust often runs several sites.
Practicalities
Is Kidlington a good place to live?
Kidlington is a large village in Oxfordshire. Peak trains to Marylebone take about 77 minutes from Bicester North. There is 1 grammar school nearby. Recorded crime is very low. Whether it is a good place to live depends on what you need it to do — the figures above are the ones worth checking first.
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What is it like living in Kidlington?
Kidlington offers relatively affordable family housing within easy reach of Oxford job opportunities. However, the village lacks strong character, and a car is required for the 22-minute drive to Bicester North station.
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