Clifton Drive is in Bloxham, Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX15 4SS is located in the Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2016-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clifton Drive, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX15 4SQ, OX15 4ST, OX15 4SU, OX15 4HA, OX15 4SR, OX15 4HW, OX15 4QT, OX15 4UA, OX15 4QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX15 4SS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.8% | 49.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 4SS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 23.5% | 30% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 51.8% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 9% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 52.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.7% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 13.6% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.1% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 21.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 40.1% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.5% | 90.4% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 93.5% | 91.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 91.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.8% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Drive was 14.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clifton Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton and the 56th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 69.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Clifton Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-11-17 | £302,949 |
| 1 Clifton Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2020-02-21 | £316,591 |
| 4 Clifton Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £399,000 | 2018-10-24 | £473,697 |
| 2 Clifton Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £315,000 | 2018-06-28 | £386,989 |
| 1 Clifton Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, a newly built property | £270,000 | 2017-09-29 | £324,129 |
OX15 4SS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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 4SS 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxham Church of England Primary School Tadmarton Road , Bloxham OX15 4HP | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Carpenter Church of England Aided Primary School School Lane , North Newington OX15 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School White Post Road , Bodicote OX15 4BN | 2out of 4 | 5,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway School Queensway , OX16 9NF | 3out of 4 | 5,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT | 3out of 4 | 5,293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Addison Road , OX16 9DG | 3out of 4 | 4,881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 4,895 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 4,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxham School Bloxham , OX15 4PE | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Swalcliffe Park School Trust Swalcliffe , OX15 5EP | 4out of 4 | 5,223 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 5,324 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joiners Arms | Joiners Arms Old Bridge Road | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Red Lion High Street | 848 yd | |
| Elephant And Castle | Elephant And Castle Humber Street | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxham Fish Bar | Bloxham Fish Bar High Street | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-op High Street | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bloxham C Of E Primary School TADMARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 141 yd |
| Bloxham School Pitches (Park Close) OLD MANOR BARN OLD MANOR BARN PAINTERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Bloxham Recreation Ground BLOXHAM RECREATION GROUND BLOXHAM RECREATION GROUND SOUTH NEWINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Bloxham School Pitches (Courtington Lane) INDUNA INDUNA COURTINGTON LANE | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Bloxham Ex Servicemans Hall HIGH STREET | 858 yd | |
| Hillside Farm Golf Driving Range HILLSIDE FARM HILLSIDE FARM BANBURY ROAD | golf | 1,013 yd |
| Bloxham School BANBURY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,013 yd |
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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.