Mold Crescent is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 0EP 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 Mold Crescent, Banbury, OX16 0EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 0EY, OX16 0AU, OX16 0QY, OX16 0AX, OX16 0RB, OX16 0PZ, OX16 0ER, OX16 0EX, OX16 0EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 0EP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.7% | 49.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OX16 0EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 32% | 42.6% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 32.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 19% | 13.1% | -5.9% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 9.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 38.9% | 44.4% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 31.5% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 14.5% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 8.3% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around OX16 0EP this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.5% | 31.5% | -21.0% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 14.1% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 19.9% | 6.4% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 10.8% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 13.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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 | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 14.7% | 13.6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 71.3% | 74.9% | 3.6% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 87.5% | 74.2% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 11.5% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 7.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 74.7% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 14.7% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 4.7% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mold Crescent was 217.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 172.6% higher than the Banbury Ruscote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mold Crescent has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Banbury Ruscote and the 22nd highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 152.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Mold Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-08-28 | £243,633 |
| 57 Mold Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-08-16 | £274,539 |
| 57 Mold Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2004-09-14 | £280,989 |
| 53 Mold Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2004-06-11 | £214,951 |
| 47 Mold Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2003-04-02 | £285,971 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Fiennes Road , OX16 0ET | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway School Queensway , OX16 9NF | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,777 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 | 2,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,429 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 | 621 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 4,434 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 | 319 yd | |
| Recharge Outlet @ Banbury College | Cafe At, Banbury And Bicester College Broughton Road | 709 yd | |
| Commonwealth Cafe | Park Gardens Bath Road | 818 yd | |
| Banbury Cross Coffee House | 10 Horse Fair | 1,086 yd | |
| VanJordans Coffee House | 10 Horse Fair | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club | Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club The Shades | 953 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey | 20 West Bar Street | 1,018 yd | |
| The Musketeer | The Musketeer Ruscote Avenue | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Ho Take Away | 74 Orchard Way | 148 yd | |
| Mumma Sue's | 70 - 72 Orchard Way | 155 yd | |
| A & C Fish Bar | 1 Cromwell Road | 546 yd | |
| Leelas | 177 Warwick Road | 551 yd | |
| Fairway Fish Bar | 33 The Fairway | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 55 Mewburn Road | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 324 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School FIENNES ROAD | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Princess Diana Park (Closed) Bretch Hill | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Orchard Fields Community Primary School EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Queensway Primary School BRANTWOOD RISE | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| William Morris Primary School BRETCH HILL | grass pitches | 955 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.