School Lane is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 2AT is located in the Banbury Cross and Neithrop electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2009-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about School Lane, Banbury, OX16 2AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 2ED, OX16 2AU, OX16 2BZ, OX16 5NU, OX16 2EQ, OX16 2AZ, OX16 0FJ, OX16 2EL, OX16 2EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX16 2AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50% | 48.1% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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% | 38.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 29.4% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 11% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
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 | 39.3% | 39.5% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 17.6% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 17.9% | 26.1% | 8.2% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 7.4% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 30.1% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 15.6% | 3.4% | -12.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.9% | 82.7% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 57.2% 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 | 76.2% | 57.2% | -19.0% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 25.1% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 19.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 57.2% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 11.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 9.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 9.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.4% | 76.7% | -29.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 9.2% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 10% | 1.5% | 8.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Lane was 136.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 52nd highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Merisham Court School Lane, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-12-12 | £68,554 |
| 3 Merisham Court School Lane, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2025-08-12 | £139,556 |
| 15 Merisham Court School Lane, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-07-11 | £134,858 |
| 31 Merisham Court School Lane, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2024-11-01 | £102,795 |
| 19 Merisham Court School Lane, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-02-19 | £131,386 |
OX16 2AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OX16 2AT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Retired | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England (VC) Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG | - not rated | 81 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury St Mary's C of E Primary School Southam Road , OX16 2EG | 3out of 4 | 81 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood School Merton Street , OX16 4RX | - not rated | 717 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Ground Community Primary School Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | - not rated | 986 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,811 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 | 1,918 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College Addison Road , OX16 9DG | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 983 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madina School , Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury Pupil Referral Unit 25-27 West Bar , OX16 9QJ | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Elior Limited | 27, Foxhall Court School Lane | 94 yd | |
| 3flavours | 3flavours, 13 - 14 North Bar Street | 199 yd | |
| Jay Pur | 39A Parsons Street | 251 yd | |
| Pizza Calzone | Ground Floor, 35 - 38 Parsons Street | 251 yd | |
| Mogul Tandoori Restaurant | 58 Parsons Street | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Pigeons Inn | 3 Southam Road | 60 yd | |
| White Horse | 50 - 52 North Bar Street | 225 yd | |
| The Old Auctioneer | 44 Parsons Street | 251 yd | |
| Also Known As | 54 - 56 Parsons Street | 259 yd | |
| Dog And Gun | 6 North Bar Street | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K2 | 39 Parsons Street | 251 yd | |
| Siam House | 48 Parsons Street | 259 yd | |
| Rock & Roll Bar Baguette Shop | 1 Parsons Street | 321 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 30 Castle Quay | 333 yd | |
| Saveway Takeaway | 78 - 80 Warwick Road | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 358 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 411 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 441 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 608 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 57 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 534 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 573 yd |
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Banbury) ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,016 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.