Hereford Way is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 1FT 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 Hereford Way, Banbury, OX16 1FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 1UE, OX16 1UF, OX16 1UT, OX16 1UH, OX16 1FQ, OX16 1UB, OX16 1UX, OX16 1FN, OX16 1XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 1FT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 47.2% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 52.8% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 34.9% | 39.5% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 41.2% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 14% | 11.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 51% | 50% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.6% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.7% | 15.3% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 14.4% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 15.3% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 17.8% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 26.3% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 93.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
In this area, 85.1% 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% | 85.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 9.6% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 84.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.8% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.7% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hereford Way was 50.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.4% higher than the Banbury Hardwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hereford Way has the 24th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Banbury Hardwick and the 216th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hereford Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-10-14 | £301,998 |
| 15 Hereford Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-30 | £224,554 |
| 17 Hereford Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-01-29 | £241,993 |
| 47 Hereford Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-01-11 | £325,975 |
| 1 Hereford Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-04-09 | £322,146 |
OX16 1FT 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Primary School Ferriston , OX16 1XE | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Fields Primary School Wardington Road , OX16 2DF | - not rated | 1,990 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 | 988 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 3,624 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 | 3,914 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 | 2,519 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 2,954 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 3,120 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 4,584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 4,821 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 | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barley Mow | Barley Mow Warwick Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tran Fish & Chips | 66 Ferriston | 442 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 3, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 60 Ferriston | 430 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1 Rotary Way | 842 yd | |
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Community Centre Ferriston | 580 yd | |
| Hanwell Fields Community School ROTARY WAY | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Drayton Pavilion DRAYTON PAVILLION DRAYTON PAVILLION DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 925 yd |
| North Oxfordshire Academy DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| Ruscote Community Hall RUSCOTE ARCADE RUSCOTE ARCADE LONGELANDES WAY | 1,059 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 | 57.7% |
| 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 | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 143.63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 143.63 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.