The Fairway is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 0QY 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 The Fairway, Banbury, OX16 0QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 0RB, OX16 0EY, OX16 0QX, OX16 0RT, OX16 0EZ, OX16 0EW, OX16 0EP, OX16 0EN, OX16 0HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 0QY, 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 | 53.6% | 53% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 46.4% | 47% | 0.6% | 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.
In the immediate area around OX16 0QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 35.9% | 45.6% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 30.7% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 13.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 48.9% | 49.2% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 29% | 31.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.1% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 0QY this area, 33.6% 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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 33.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 15.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 16.4% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.6% | 14.2% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.9% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.2% | 85.6% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 93.1% | 82.2% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 82.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 76.7% | -22.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 32.8% | 13.5% | 19.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fairway was 99.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% higher than the Banbury Ruscote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Fairway has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Banbury Ruscote and the 80th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 The Fairway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-11-23 | £217,456 |
| 109 The Fairway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2013-12-23 | £233,155 |
The percentage of student residents living in OX16 0QY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway School Queensway , OX16 9NF | 3out of 4 | 1,166 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 | 1,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,903 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 | 2,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,569 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 | 752 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 4,403 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 | 377 yd | |
| Recharge Outlet @ Banbury College | Cafe At, Banbury And Bicester College Broughton Road | 813 yd | |
| Commonwealth Cafe | Park Gardens Bath Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Musketeer | The Musketeer Ruscote Avenue | 974 yd | |
| Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club | Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club The Shades | 1,003 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey | 20 West Bar Street | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Ho Take Away | 74 Orchard Way | 166 yd | |
| Mumma Sue's | 70 - 72 Orchard Way | 166 yd | |
| A & C Fish Bar | 1 Cromwell Road | 424 yd | |
| Leelas | 177 Warwick Road | 435 yd | |
| Fairway Fish Bar | 33 The Fairway | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 55 Mewburn Road | 1,003 yd | |
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 387 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School FIENNES ROAD | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Princess Diana Park (Closed) Bretch Hill | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Orchard Fields Community Primary School EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| William Morris Primary School BRETCH HILL | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Ruscote Community Hall RUSCOTE ARCADE RUSCOTE ARCADE LONGELANDES WAY | 1,059 yd | |
| Queensway Primary School BRANTWOOD RISE | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.