Danesmoor is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 1QA 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 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 1QB, OX16 1PY, OX16 1QD, OX16 1QE, OX16 1PZ, OX16 1QH, OX16 1PX, OX16 1QQ, OX16 1PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 1QA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 51.5% | 48.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51.4% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 25.7% | 37.3% | 11.6% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 43.4% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 7.1% | -6.5% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 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 | 48.7% | 45.5% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 38% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 25.4% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 18% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 19% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.4% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 13.1% | 13.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 77.2% | 73.5% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 82.5% | 72.7% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 16.8% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 81.6% | 72.3% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 13.6% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 10.3% | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Danesmoor was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Danesmoor, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2017-09-20 | £254,905 |
| 32 Danesmoor, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2014-09-05 | £247,689 |
| 38 Danesmoor, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2011-07-25 | £219,849 |
| 42 Danesmoor, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,950 | 2008-09-24 | £292,713 |
| 35 Danesmoor, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2006-08-25 | £228,859 |
OX16 1QA 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 | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Primary School Ferriston , OX16 1XE | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,707 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 | 2,987 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 | 1,653 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 4,038 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 | 667 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd @ Jacob Douwe Egberts | Jacobs Douwe Egberts Ruscote Avenue | 747 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 15, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 768 yd | |
| KFC | 14, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 816 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra Lockheed Close | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Musketeer | The Musketeer Ruscote Avenue | 333 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | Barley Mow Warwick Road | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | 3, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 192 yd | |
| Just Wok | 6 Hillview Crescent | 407 yd | |
| Tran Fish & Chips | 66 Ferriston | 513 yd | |
| A & C Fish Bar | 1 Cromwell Road | 613 yd | |
| Leelas | 177 Warwick Road | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 199 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | 60 Ferriston | 520 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 3, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 668 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Lockheed Close | 962 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1 Rotary Way | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruscote Community Hall RUSCOTE ARCADE RUSCOTE ARCADE LONGELANDES WAY | 185 yd | |
| Hardwick Community Centre Ferriston | 392 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Banbury Cross Retail Park) 1E 1E LOCKHEED CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Hanwell Fields Community School ROTARY WAY | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| William Morris Primary School BRETCH HILL | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.