Edinburgh Close is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 0NY 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 Edinburgh Close, Banbury, OX16 0NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 0NZ, OX16 0NX, OX16 0UX, OX16 0UY, OX16 0HZ, OX16 0PB, OX16 1HW, OX16 0HY, OX16 0HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 0NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 53% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 33% | 41.4% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 39.5% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 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 | 45.5% | 48.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 31.6% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 14.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 38.5% | 26.6% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 9.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 29.3% | 17.8% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.3% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.7% | 82.1% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.6% 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% | 82.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 8.1% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 82.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.3% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edinburgh Close was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% lower than the Banbury Ruscote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edinburgh Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Banbury Ruscote and the 113th lowest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Edinburgh Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-02-21 | £342,142 |
| 4 Edinburgh Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2025-01-10 | £275,561 |
| 22 Edinburgh Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-01-14 | £257,247 |
| 18 Edinburgh Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-12-01 | £327,916 |
| 29 Edinburgh Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-11-30 | £317,684 |
OX16 0NY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | 4out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Fiennes Road , OX16 0ET | - not rated | 757 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Fiennes Road , OX16 0ET | - not rated | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Neithrop County Junior School Prescott Close , OX16 0RD | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton School Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | - not rated | 768 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 2,583 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oxfordshire College and School of Art Broughton Road , OX16 9QA | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,458 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury Pupil Referral Unit 25-27 West Bar , OX16 9QJ | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madina School , Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barley Mow | Barley Mow Warwick Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Delight | 1A, Bradley Arcade Bretch Hill | 473 yd | |
| Fairway Fish Bar | 33 The Fairway | 695 yd | |
| Just Wok | 6 Hillview Crescent | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Morris Primary School BRETCH HILL | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Orchard Fields Community Primary School EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Princess Diana Park (Closed) Bretch Hill | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| North Oxfordshire Academy DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School FIENNES ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Drayton Pavilion DRAYTON PAVILLION DRAYTON PAVILLION DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 850 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.