Ferriston is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 1QT 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 Ferriston, Banbury, OX16 1QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 1QS, OX16 1XE, OX16 1FX, OX16 1QR, OX16 1FH, OX16 1XA, OX16 1FS, OX16 1XB, OX16 1FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 1QT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 52.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 1QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 35.3% | 43.2% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 30.1% | -14.1% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 14.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 41.3% | 51.2% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 28.2% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 13.2% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 26.7% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 15.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 17.7% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 18.1% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 8.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 87.5% | 82.7% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 86.1% | 79.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 14.3% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 79.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9.4% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.7% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferriston was 77.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% higher than the Banbury Hardwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ferriston has the 7th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Banbury Hardwick and the 129th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 323.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Ferriston, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-04-26 | £242,438 |
| 13 Ferriston, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-01-23 | £254,932 |
| 37 Ferriston, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-12-22 | £188,681 |
| 11 Ferriston, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2022-11-18 | £258,931 |
| 53 Ferriston, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2022-10-31 | £238,920 |
OX16 1QT 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 1,272 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 | 245 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Ferriston , OX16 1XE | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | - not rated | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 784 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 | 1,136 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 3,216 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 | 2,105 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 | 2,092 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury Pupil Referral Unit 25-27 West Bar , OX16 9QJ | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madina School , Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 638 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 2A, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 825 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 15, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 955 yd | |
| KFC | 14, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 980 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd @ Jacob Douwe Egberts | Jacobs Douwe Egberts Ruscote Avenue | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Musketeer | The Musketeer Ruscote Avenue | 790 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | Barley Mow Warwick Road | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tran Fish & Chips | 66 Ferriston | 175 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 3, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 620 yd | |
| Just Wok | 6 Hillview Crescent | 807 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Extra Lockheed Close | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 60 Ferriston | 151 yd | |
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 631 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1 Rotary Way | 667 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 3, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 807 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Lockheed Close | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Community Centre Ferriston | 256 yd | |
| Ruscote Community Hall RUSCOTE ARCADE RUSCOTE ARCADE LONGELANDES WAY | 599 yd | |
| Hanwell Fields Community School ROTARY WAY | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Pure Gym (Banbury Cross Retail Park) 1E 1E LOCKHEED CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Drayton Pavilion DRAYTON PAVILLION DRAYTON PAVILLION DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| Hanwell Fields Recreation Ground SPORTSGROUND AT SPORTSGROUND AT DUKES MEADOW DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 48.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.2% |
| 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 | 71 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 164.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 164.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.