Rotary Way is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 1AP is located in the Banbury Hardwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2008-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 1ER, OX16 1AL, OX16 1GB, OX16 1EW, OX16 1EY, OX16 1XF, OX16 1XY, OX16 1XX, OX16 1EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX16 1AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.7% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.3% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 1AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 54.9% | 52.6% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 33% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.1% | 53.5% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33.2% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14.1% | 13.3% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 18.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.7% | 16.6% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 29.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 92.6% | 82.2% | -10.4% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 89.8% | 77.5% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 12.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 77.3% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 11.2% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 76.7% | -19.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotary Way was 157.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 264.0% higher than the Banbury Hardwick average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Rotary Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Banbury Hardwick and the 40th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Surgery Unit 1 Hanwell Mews Rotary Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-09-13 | £365,041 |
| Restaurant Unit 2 Hanwell Mews Rotary Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-02-02 | £332,102 |
OX16 1AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | - not rated | 146 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | - not rated | 146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School and Nursery Ferriston , OX16 1XE | - not rated | 882 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Ferriston , OX16 1XE | - not rated | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Fields Primary School Wardington Road , OX16 2DF | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton School Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 3,496 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 3,577 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 | 2,486 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Madina School , Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury Pupil Referral Unit 25-27 West Bar , OX16 9QJ | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 2,678 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Mango | Unit 2, Hanwell Mews Rotary Way | 2 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 2A, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 753 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra Lockheed Close | 833 yd | |
| KFC | 14, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 840 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 15, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Musketeer | The Musketeer Ruscote Avenue | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tran Fish & Chips | 66 Ferriston | 808 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Extra Lockheed Close | 833 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 3, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1 Rotary Way | 31 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 3, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 724 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | 60 Ferriston | 781 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Lockheed Close | 833 yd | |
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hanwell Fields Community School ROTARY WAY | grass pitches | 142 yd |
| Hanwell Fields Recreation Ground SPORTSGROUND AT SPORTSGROUND AT DUKES MEADOW DRIVE | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Pure Gym (Banbury Cross Retail Park) 1E 1E LOCKHEED CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Hardwick Community Centre Ferriston | 884 yd | |
| Ruscote Community Hall RUSCOTE ARCADE RUSCOTE ARCADE LONGELANDES WAY | 927 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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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 | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.