Warwick Road is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 2AR is located in the Banbury Ruscote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Warwick Road, Banbury, OX16 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 7AR, OX16 0DB, OX16 0DA, OX16 2AP, OX16 2SZ, OX16 2NY, OX16 0DQ, OX16 0SZ, OX16 0DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 2AR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 48.8% | 47.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 51.2% | 52.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 35.3% | 37.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 43% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 48.2% | 52.1% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 33.4% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 22.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 23% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.2% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 83.7% | 79.8% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 82.2% | 68.6% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 20.2% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 69.4% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 14.2% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 10.2% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warwick Road was 45.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Warwick Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 241st lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 Warwick Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-07-01 | £283,152 |
| 113 Warwick Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-06-14 | £259,980 |
| 127 Warwick Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-02-19 | £417,550 |
| 131 Warwick Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-06-30 | £301,717 |
| 147 Warwick Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-01-25 | £260,500 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Fiennes Road , OX16 0ET | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Ferriston , OX16 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,112 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 | 1,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,931 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 | 2,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,897 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 | 930 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 3,875 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre | Woodgreen Leisure Centre Woodgreen Avenue | 458 yd | |
| Commonwealth Cafe | Park Gardens Bath Road | 661 yd | |
| 3flavours | 3flavours, 13 - 14 North Bar Street | 706 yd | |
| The Church House | 1 North Bar Street | 750 yd | |
| La Foglia Italian Restaurant | 4 - 5 North Bar Street | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Musketeer | The Musketeer Ruscote Avenue | 584 yd | |
| The Three Pigeons Inn | 3 Southam Road | 703 yd | |
| Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club | Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club The Shades | 743 yd | |
| Dog And Gun | 6 North Bar Street | 750 yd | |
| White Horse | 50 - 52 North Bar Street | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leelas | 177 Warwick Road | 243 yd | |
| A & C Fish Bar | 1 Cromwell Road | 284 yd | |
| Saveway Takeaway | 78 - 80 Warwick Road | 385 yd | |
| Mumma Sue's | 70 - 72 Orchard Way | 458 yd | |
| On Ho Take Away | 74 Orchard Way | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 709 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 970 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 1,001 yd | |
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 1,047 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 469 yd |
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Ruscote Community Hall RUSCOTE ARCADE RUSCOTE ARCADE LONGELANDES WAY | 742 yd | |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Pure Gym (Banbury Cross Retail Park) 1E 1E LOCKHEED CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 985 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School FIENNES ROAD | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Princess Diana Park (Closed) Bretch Hill | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.