Arran Grove is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 2EL is located in the Banbury Cross and Neithrop electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arran Grove, Banbury, OX16 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 2EJ, OX16 2BZ, OX16 2EH, OX16 2BX, OX16 2AB, OX16 2ED, OX16 2AT, OX16 0FJ, OX16 2EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 2EL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 49.5% | 47.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 2EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 45.7% | 50.8% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 31.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 13.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 42% | 49.1% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.9% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 5.1% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 22.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 14.8% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 16.4% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 15.3% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 21.7% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 9.8% | 4.8% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 94.1% | 81.1% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 85.1% | 83.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 82.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 9% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.9% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arran Grove was 788.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 354.3% higher than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arran Grove has the 2nd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 5th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 458.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Arran Grove, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-09-16 | £432,721 |
| 12 Arran Grove, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2015-08-10 | £357,068 |
| 12 Arran Grove, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-02-25 | £277,582 |
| 9 Arran Grove, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2011-12-02 | £414,286 |
| 3 Arran Grove, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2011-11-07 | £249,795 |
OX16 2EL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway School Queensway , OX16 9NF | 3out of 4 | 1,347 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 | 1,761 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,761 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 | 1,991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,955 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 917 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 3,374 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 3,390 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3flavours | 3flavours, 13 - 14 North Bar Street | 232 yd | |
| Waterfall Elior Limited | 27, Foxhall Court School Lane | 242 yd | |
| La Foglia Italian Restaurant | 4 - 5 North Bar Street | 314 yd | |
| Thai Orchid | 56 North Bar Street | 321 yd | |
| The Church House | 1 North Bar Street | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Pigeons Inn | 3 Southam Road | 165 yd | |
| White Horse | 50 - 52 North Bar Street | 297 yd | |
| Dog And Gun | 6 North Bar Street | 304 yd | |
| The Old Auctioneer | 44 Parsons Street | 340 yd | |
| Also Known As | 54 - 56 Parsons Street | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saveway Takeaway | 78 - 80 Warwick Road | 193 yd | |
| K2 | 39 Parsons Street | 340 yd | |
| Siam House | 48 Parsons Street | 384 yd | |
| Rock & Roll Bar Baguette Shop | 1 Parsons Street | 449 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 30 Castle Quay | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 497 yd | |
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 505 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 530 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 666 yd | |
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 139 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 306 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 717 yd |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Pure Gym (Banbury Cross Retail Park) 1E 1E LOCKHEED CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.