Appleby Close is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 0UX 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 Appleby Close, Banbury, OX16 0UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 0UT, OX16 0UY, OX16 1HW, OX16 0NY, OX16 0NU, OX16 0UU, OX16 0FP, OX16 0HX, OX16 0XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX16 0UX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.1% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.9% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 36.8% | 29.1% | -7.7% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 42.3% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 16.2% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 10.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 36.7% | 47.6% | 10.9% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 42% | 36.3% | -5.7% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 9.3% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 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.
In the area around OX16 0UX this area, 30.8% 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 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.8% | 30.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 10.7% | -10.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 20.1% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 14.5% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.8% | 90.7% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 93.8% | 79.6% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 14% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 80.4% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 8.4% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 9.4% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appleby Close was 104.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% higher than the Banbury Ruscote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Appleby Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Banbury Ruscote and the 75th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Appleby Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2025-08-01 | £271,407 |
| 54 Appleby Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-02-25 | £271,133 |
| 53 Appleby Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-12-10 | £266,242 |
| 44 Appleby Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-01-11 | £259,958 |
| 57 Appleby Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-10-11 | £222,200 |
OX16 0UX 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Primary School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | 4out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Fiennes Road , OX16 0ET | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Ferriston , OX16 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Community school | 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 | 604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,794 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 | 3,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,889 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 | 1,665 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 3,534 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 5,279 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barley Mow | Barley Mow Warwick Road | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Delight | 1A, Bradley Arcade Bretch Hill | 584 yd | |
| Fairway Fish Bar | 33 The Fairway | 695 yd | |
| Just Wok | 6 Hillview Crescent | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Morris Primary School BRETCH HILL | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| North Oxfordshire Academy DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Orchard Fields Community Primary School EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Drayton Pavilion DRAYTON PAVILLION DRAYTON PAVILLION DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Princess Diana Park (Closed) Bretch Hill | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School FIENNES ROAD | grass pitches | 849 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.57 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.