Kidlington

Also known as Kidlington, Oxfordshire, Kidlington, Oxon

Kidlington is a town in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England (as of the 19th February 2026). In February 2026, Kidlington Parish Council voted unanimously to change its status from a village to a town.

Key facts

UK place.official_name: Kidlington
UK place.static_image_name: Kidlington old village.jpg
UK place.static_image_caption: Church Street, Kidlington
UK place.os_grid_reference: SP4914
UK place.label_position: left
UK place.population: 13,600
UK place.population_ref: (2021 Census)
UK place.civil_parish: Kidlington
UK place.shire_district: Cherwell
UK place.shire_county: Oxfordshire
UK place.region: South East England
UK place.country: England

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History
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Amenities
Economy
Tourism
Music
Sports
Football
Proposed Oxford United stadium
Rugby
Cricket
Motor racing
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It is situated between the River Cherwell and Oxford Canal, north of Oxford and south-west of Bicester. It had a population of 13,600 at the 2021 Census.