Danesmoor is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 1PZ 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 Danesmoor, Banbury, OX16 1PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 1PX, OX16 1QE, OX16 1PY, OX16 1PU, OX16 1QA, OX16 1XD, OX16 1QQ, OX16 1QD, OX16 1QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 1PZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 51% | 47.6% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 49% | 52.4% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 35.7% | 40.8% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 47.4% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 6.3% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 49% | 53.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 9.6% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 27% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 13.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 15.9% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 22.8% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.7% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 16.6% | 21.7% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 19.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 76.6% | 67.8% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 81.4% | 72.5% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 9% | 13.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 72.3% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 13.6% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Muslim | 20.2% | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Danesmoor was 153.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Danesmoor has the 21st highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 41st highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Danesmoor, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-12-12 | £250,496 |
| 16 Danesmoor, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2023-12-06 | £250,186 |
| 10 Danesmoor, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2022-03-25 | £225,263 |
| 2 Danesmoor, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-04-01 | £227,500 |
| 22 Danesmoor, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-12-14 | £205,553 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Primary School and Nursery Ferriston , OX16 1XE | - not rated | 380 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Ferriston , OX16 1XE | - not rated | 380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | - not rated | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | - not rated | 810 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 | 1,206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 2,755 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,829 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 | 1,719 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 | 1,725 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury Pupil Referral Unit 25-27 West Bar , OX16 9QJ | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madina School , Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH | - not rated | 2,217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd | 2A, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 649 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 15, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 762 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd @ Jacob Douwe Egberts | Jacobs Douwe Egberts Ruscote Avenue | 782 yd | |
| KFC | 14, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 805 yd | |
| Purple Mango | Unit 2, Hanwell Mews Rotary Way | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Musketeer | The Musketeer Ruscote Avenue | 417 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | Barley Mow Warwick Road | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | 3, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 252 yd | |
| Tran Fish & Chips | 66 Ferriston | 411 yd | |
| Just Wok | 6 Hillview Crescent | 501 yd | |
| A & C Fish Bar | 1 Cromwell Road | 737 yd | |
| Leelas | 177 Warwick Road | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 262 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | 60 Ferriston | 415 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 3, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 643 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1 Rotary Way | 888 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Lockheed Close | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruscote Community Hall RUSCOTE ARCADE RUSCOTE ARCADE LONGELANDES WAY | 235 yd | |
| Hardwick Community Centre Ferriston | 308 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Banbury Cross Retail Park) 1E 1E LOCKHEED CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Hanwell Fields Community School ROTARY WAY | grass pitches | 807 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.