Townsend is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 0DD is located in the Banbury Ruscote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Townsend, Banbury, OX16 0DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 0SZ, OX16 0BZ, OX16 0DB, OX16 0DE, OX16 0DA, OX16 0DG, OX16 0BU, OX16 0EJ, OX16 0DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 0DD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 45.9% | 47.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 54.1% | 52.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.6% | 40.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 38% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 1.2% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 45.7% | 42.1% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 37.5% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 24.5% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 16% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 19.6% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 18.4% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 26.3% | 28.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 25.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 66.4% | 58.4% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 73.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 73.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 12% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 9.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.2% | 73.2% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 12.7% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 5.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Muslim | 31.9% | 6.5% | 25.4% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townsend was 107.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.1% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Townsend has the 31st highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 70th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Townsend, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-05-13 | £246,902 |
| 36 Townsend, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2014-07-11 | £251,442 |
| 36 Townsend, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2005-06-17 | £241,370 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Fiennes Road , OX16 0ET | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,787 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 | 2,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,744 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 | 776 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 3,928 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre | Woodgreen Leisure Centre Woodgreen Avenue | 311 yd | |
| Commonwealth Cafe | Park Gardens Bath Road | 540 yd | |
| 3flavours | 3flavours, 13 - 14 North Bar Street | 666 yd | |
| Recharge Outlet @ Banbury College | Cafe At, Banbury And Bicester College Broughton Road | 675 yd | |
| The Church House | 1 North Bar Street | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club | Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club The Shades | 639 yd | |
| The Three Pigeons Inn | 3 Southam Road | 694 yd | |
| Dog And Gun | 6 North Bar Street | 696 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey | 20 West Bar Street | 706 yd | |
| The Musketeer | The Musketeer Ruscote Avenue | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leelas | 177 Warwick Road | 331 yd | |
| Mumma Sue's | 70 - 72 Orchard Way | 358 yd | |
| Saveway Takeaway | 78 - 80 Warwick Road | 363 yd | |
| On Ho Take Away | 74 Orchard Way | 365 yd | |
| A & C Fish Bar | 1 Cromwell Road | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 862 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 912 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 942 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 979 yd | |
| Co-op | 55 Mewburn Road | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 321 yd |
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Ruscote Community Hall RUSCOTE ARCADE RUSCOTE ARCADE LONGELANDES WAY | 895 yd | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School FIENNES ROAD | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Princess Diana Park (Closed) Bretch Hill | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Orchard Fields Community Primary School EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.