Evenlode is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 1PQ is located in the Banbury Cross and Neithrop electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Evenlode, Banbury, OX16 1PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 1PE, OX16 1QB, OX16 1PH, OX16 1PF, OX16 1PG, OX16 1PY, OX16 1QA, OX16 2NN, OX16 1PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX16 1PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 34.6% | 32.1% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 43.9% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 11.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 46.6% | 55.7% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 23.9% | -12.7% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 14.4% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around OX16 1PQ this area, 35.2% 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 11.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 35.2% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 14.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 8.7% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 11.9% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -21.9% |
| Other | 9.2% | 6.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 17.5% | 12% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 74.4% | 79.9% | 5.5% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 73.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 73.4% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 15.1% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 73.6% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 12.2% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 17.2% | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evenlode was 367.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.2% higher than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Evenlode has the 8th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 13th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Evenlode, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-09-30 | £241,205 |
| 44 Evenlode, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-31 | £250,000 |
| 11 Evenlode, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,100 | 2023-02-10 | £248,857 |
| 9 Evenlode, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2022-09-09 | £208,707 |
| 46 Evenlode, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2022-04-14 | £266,738 |
OX16 1PQ 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | - not rated | 362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School and Nursery Ferriston , OX16 1XE | - not rated | 651 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Ferriston , OX16 1XE | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | - not rated | 999 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,544 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 | 1,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,470 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury Pupil Referral Unit 25-27 West Bar , OX16 9QJ | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madina School , Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH | - not rated | 1,980 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Ltd @ Jacob Douwe Egberts | Jacobs Douwe Egberts Ruscote Avenue | 630 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 2A, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 631 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 15, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 707 yd | |
| KFC | 14, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 760 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra Lockheed Close | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Musketeer | The Musketeer Ruscote Avenue | 175 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | Barley Mow Warwick Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | 3, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 139 yd | |
| Just Wok | 6 Hillview Crescent | 417 yd | |
| A & C Fish Bar | 1 Cromwell Road | 491 yd | |
| Leelas | 177 Warwick Road | 496 yd | |
| Tran Fish & Chips | 66 Ferriston | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 133 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 3, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 639 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | 60 Ferriston | 705 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Lockheed Close | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruscote Community Hall RUSCOTE ARCADE RUSCOTE ARCADE LONGELANDES WAY | 156 yd | |
| Hardwick Community Centre Ferriston | 576 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Banbury Cross Retail Park) 1E 1E LOCKHEED CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Hanwell Fields Community School ROTARY WAY | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 1,038 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 | 35.7% |
| 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 329.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 329.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.