OX15 4LH is in Wigginton, Banbury and Cherwell district. OX15 4LH is located in the Deddington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wigginton, Banbury, OX15 4LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX15 4LH has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 52.1% | 48% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 52% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX15 4LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.2% | 20.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 61.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (88.3%) 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% | 52.8% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 35.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.8% | 46.3% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| White | 99.5% | 99% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 96.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 96.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around OX15 4LH was 27.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% lower than the Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
OX15 4LH has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton and the 145th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South View House Hook Norton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2010-09-24 | £849,472 |
| South View Farm, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2009-09-18 | £890,196 |
| South View House Hook Norton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £174,350 | 2000-10-26 | £513,001 |
| Clifton View, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2000-07-27 | £1,484,540 |
| Glebe Farm, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 1996-08-19 | £1,485,582 |
OX15 4LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
OX15 4LH 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 | 50 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton Church of England Primary School Sibford Road , Hook Norton OX15 5JS | 3out of 4 | 3,905 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloxham Church of England Primary School Tadmarton Road , Bloxham OX15 4HP | 3out of 4 | 4,026 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Tew County Primary School Great Tew , OX7 4DB | 4out of 4 | 5,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swalcliffe Park School Trust Swalcliffe , OX15 5EP | 4out of 4 | 4,473 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bloxham School Bloxham , OX15 4PE | - not rated | 4,856 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sibford School Sibford Ferris , OX15 5QL | - not rated | 5,082 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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 | 18.2% |
| Median download speed | 41.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.51 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.