Stratford Road is in Wroxton, Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX15 6QR is located in the Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stratford Road, Wroxton, Banbury, OX15 6QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX15 6PT, OX15 6QS, OX15 6QX, OX15 6QT, OX15 6QH, OX15 6QW, OX15 6QL, OX15 6QQ, OX15 6PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX15 6QR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 6QR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 18.3% | 19.2% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 59.8% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 52.1% | 43.6% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 41% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 15.4% | 12.6% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 8.6% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 16.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 42% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.9% | 94.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 88.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 88.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stratford Road was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.6% higher than the Banbury Hardwick average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Stratford Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Banbury Hardwick and the 139th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahala Stratford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2006-07-12 | £400,392 |
| The Jays Stratford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2005-12-23 | £458,019 |
| The Paddock Stratford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2005-01-07 | £708,208 |
| Kapela Stratford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2002-04-29 | £442,689 |
| Kapela Stratford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1997-09-08 | £380,636 |
OX15 6QR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 6QR 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroxton Church of England Primary School Lampitts Green , Wroxton OX15 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Carpenter Church of England Aided Primary School School Lane , North Newington OX15 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | 4out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Ferriston , OX16 1XE | 3out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Fiennes Road , OX16 0ET | 3out of 4 | 3,406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 5,151 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 5,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Addison Road , OX16 9DG | 3out of 4 | 5,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 4,108 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 4,987 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 5,101 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 5,314 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horley Path Playing Fields SILVER STREET | grass pitches | 521 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.