Winchelsea Close is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 1XS 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 Winchelsea Close, Banbury, OX16 1XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 1XQ, OX16 1UU, OX16 1AH, OX16 1FD, OX16 1AG, OX16 1AF, OX16 1UH, OX16 1UE, OX16 1UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX16 1XS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 49.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 26.8% | 36.5% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 49% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 59.5% | 59.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 27.6% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 11.3% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.2% | 12.4% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 6.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 14.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 22.9% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 31.3% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 95% | 86.8% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 87.5% | 81.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 11% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 80.9% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 14.7% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchelsea Close was 4.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.4% lower than the Banbury Hardwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winchelsea Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Banbury Hardwick and the 7th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Winchelsea Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2025-06-12 | £373,172 |
| 17 Winchelsea Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-08-19 | £385,626 |
| 45 Winchelsea Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-12-17 | £431,456 |
| 3 Winchelsea Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2021-10-08 | £350,000 |
| 33 Winchelsea Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-05-14 | £330,948 |
OX16 1XS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 790 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Fiennes Road , OX16 0ET | 3out of 4 | 2,146 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 | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 3,773 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 3,773 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 | 4,068 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 | 2,647 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 3,137 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 3,301 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 4,826 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 4,901 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 | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barley Mow | Barley Mow Warwick Road | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tran Fish & Chips | 66 Ferriston | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 60 Ferriston | 627 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1 Rotary Way | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Community Centre Ferriston | 757 yd | |
| Drayton Pavilion DRAYTON PAVILLION DRAYTON PAVILLION DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Drayton Leisure And Golf (Closed) Warwick Road | golf | 870 yd |
| North Oxfordshire Academy DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 932 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.38 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.