Horse Fair is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 0AE is located in the Banbury Cross and Neithrop electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 0YA, OX16 5LA, OX16 0AN, OX16 5ET, OX16 0AH, OX16 5JZ, OX16 0AA, OX16 5ER, OX16 5AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 0AE is primarily male, with 60.7% of the population 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 | 47.7% | 39.3% | -8.4% | 51.0% | -11.7% |
| Male | 52.3% | 60.7% | 8.4% | 49.0% | 11.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OX16 0AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.3% | 54.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 27.8% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 51.4% | 45.8% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 41.6% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 16% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 5.5% | -10.4% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 19.6% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 44.8% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 10.3% | 3.7% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 10.1% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 74.1% | 80.4% | 6.3% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 44.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 44.3% | -25.8% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 32.3% | 20.2% | 6.1% | 26.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 10.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 44.3% | -25.1% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 10.2% | 4.8% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 20.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% | 17.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 19.2% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 6% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44% | 76.7% | -32.7% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 14.5% | 0.9% | 13.6% |
| Other EU countries | 9.6% | 1.5% | 8.1% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 6% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horse Fair was 762.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 339.3% higher than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horse Fair has the 3rd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 6th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 543.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 26 Horse Fair, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-03-13 | £183,338 |
| Flat 1 26 Horse Fair, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-01-04 | £143,985 |
| Flat 6 26 Horse Fair, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-11-25 | £177,851 |
| 1 Woolpack Mews, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2021-12-14 | £137,077 |
| 2 Woolpack Mews, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-09-17 | £220,547 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Other | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway School Queensway , OX16 9NF | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,345 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 | 1,556 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,610 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 640 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 3,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 3,421 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chens Cottage | 45 High Street | 49 yd | |
| Banbury Cross Coffee House | 10 Horse Fair | 94 yd | |
| VanJordans Coffee House | 10 Horse Fair | 94 yd | |
| The Church House | 1 North Bar Street | 121 yd | |
| Orinoco | Ground Floor, 57 - 58 High Street | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever And Zinc | Zinc High Street | 61 yd | |
| Dog And Gun | 6 North Bar Street | 145 yd | |
| The Swan | 3 South Bar Street | 153 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey | 20 West Bar Street | 179 yd | |
| White Horse | 50 - 52 North Bar Street | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Baguette | 44 High Street | 50 yd | |
| Master Kebab | 46 High Street | 50 yd | |
| Eslend Go Huo | 53 High Street | 93 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 67 Calthorpe Street | 108 yd | |
| Fat Jacks Kebab & Fried Chicken | 65 Calthorpe Street | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 164 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 184 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 224 yd | |
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 474 yd | |
| Co-op | 55 Mewburn Road | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 178 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 201 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 755 yd |
| Easington Recreation Ground EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 828 yd |
| Ep Gym Riverside | health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 95.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.1% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.