Bettina Crescent is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 1FH is located in the Banbury Hardwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bettina Crescent, Banbury, OX16 1FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 1FJ, OX16 1FL, OX16 1FX, OX16 1FG, OX16 1QT, OX16 1FY, OX16 1UA, OX16 1FW, OX16 1FZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX16 1FH 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 | 47.1% | 51.1% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.9% | 48.9% | -4.0% | 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.
In the immediate area around OX16 1FH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 45.6% | 42.2% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 41.8% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) 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 | 53.2% | 46.4% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 40.4% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 10.7% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 11.5% | 19.2% | 7.7% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 11.7% | -10.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 10.5% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 21.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 29.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 95.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 82.7% 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% | 82.7% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 82.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bettina Crescent was 67.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% higher than the Banbury Hardwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bettina Crescent has the 12th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Banbury Hardwick and the 149th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Bettina Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-02-27 | £379,460 |
| 21 Bettina Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-07-08 | £346,793 |
| 4 Bettina Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2022-05-31 | £377,825 |
| 19 Bettina Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-06-29 | £241,395 |
| 23 Bettina Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2020-12-03 | £178,767 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Primary School Ferriston , OX16 1XE | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Fields Primary School Wardington Road , OX16 2DF | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 3,352 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 | 3,632 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 | 2,282 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 2,639 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 4,242 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 4,640 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Mango | Unit 2, Hanwell Mews Rotary Way | 578 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 2A, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 895 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 15, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 1,025 yd | |
| KFC | 14, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Musketeer | The Musketeer Ruscote Avenue | 912 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | Barley Mow Warwick Road | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tran Fish & Chips | 66 Ferriston | 251 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 3, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 743 yd | |
| Just Wok | 6 Hillview Crescent | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 60 Ferriston | 224 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1 Rotary Way | 606 yd | |
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 754 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 3, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Community Centre Ferriston | 367 yd | |
| Hanwell Fields Community School ROTARY WAY | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Ruscote Community Hall RUSCOTE ARCADE RUSCOTE ARCADE LONGELANDES WAY | 720 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Banbury Cross Retail Park) 1E 1E LOCKHEED CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Hanwell Fields Recreation Ground SPORTSGROUND AT SPORTSGROUND AT DUKES MEADOW DRIVE | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Drayton Pavilion DRAYTON PAVILLION DRAYTON PAVILLION DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.