Clarkes Court is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 2BG is located in the Banbury Cross and Neithrop electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarkes Court, Banbury, OX16 2BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 2BH, OX16 2BU, OX16 2AJ, OX16 2BT, OX16 2BJ, OX16 2AL, OX16 0SY, OX16 2BL, OX16 2AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 2BG is primarily male, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 48.2% | 42.6% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 57.4% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
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 | 34.5% | 41.9% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 24.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 22.3% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Widowed | 16.8% | 7% | -9.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 36.4% | 43.4% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 14.7% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 35.5% | 22.1% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 18.9% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 30.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.4% | 89.5% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 85% | 77.1% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 14.1% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 77.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 14.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarkes Court was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.9% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clarkes Court has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 227th lowest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Beech House Clarkes Court, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2026-02-20 | £183,000 |
| 7 Beech House Clarkes Court, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2024-05-10 | £176,664 |
| 1 Beech House Clarkes Court, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-08-18 | £176,084 |
| 2 Beech House Clarkes Court, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2021-05-07 | £173,162 |
| 6 Beech House Clarkes Court, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-02-14 | £179,793 |
OX16 2BG 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 1,548 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 | 375 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 | 375 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood School Merton Street , OX16 4RX | - not rated | 922 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | - not rated | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,718 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,801 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 | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton School Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Community school | 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 | 756 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 | 914 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury Pupil Referral Unit 25-27 West Bar , OX16 9QJ | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madina School , Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH | - not rated | 1,402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3flavours | 3flavours, 13 - 14 North Bar Street | 397 yd | |
| La Foglia Italian Restaurant | 4 - 5 North Bar Street | 452 yd | |
| The Church House | 1 North Bar Street | 454 yd | |
| Waterfall Elior Limited | 27, Foxhall Court School Lane | 477 yd | |
| Commonwealth Cafe | Park Gardens Bath Road | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Pigeons Inn | 3 Southam Road | 390 yd | |
| Dog And Gun | 6 North Bar Street | 448 yd | |
| White Horse | 50 - 52 North Bar Street | 477 yd | |
| Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club | Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club The Shades | 511 yd | |
| The Old Auctioneer | 44 Parsons Street | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saveway Takeaway | 78 - 80 Warwick Road | 81 yd | |
| K2 | 39 Parsons Street | 527 yd | |
| Leelas | 177 Warwick Road | 556 yd | |
| A & C Fish Bar | 1 Cromwell Road | 597 yd | |
| Siam House | 48 Parsons Street | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 667 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 699 yd | |
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 736 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 788 yd | |
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 568 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Ruscote Community Hall RUSCOTE ARCADE RUSCOTE ARCADE LONGELANDES WAY | 917 yd | |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 917 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 952 yd |
| Pure Gym (Banbury Cross Retail Park) 1E 1E LOCKHEED CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.