Southam Road is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 2EP 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 Southam Road, Banbury, OX16 2EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 2EW, OX16 2EQ, OX16 2EH, OX16 2WD, OX16 2EJ, OX16 2EL, OX16 2AT, OX16 2AU, OX16 2LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 2EP is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 51.4% | 46.3% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 53.7% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 | 37.8% | 33.8% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 46% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 13.7% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 49% | 52.1% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 8.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 15.7% | 10.9% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 13.8% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 8% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 40.6% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 8.8% | 1.4% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 6% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.7% | 83.3% | -9.4% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 85.7% | 79.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 10% | 9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 80% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southam Road was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southam Road has the 40th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 200th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Southam Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-04-09 | £342,131 |
| 43 Southam Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-11-10 | £338,712 |
| 42 Southam Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2015-11-02 | £317,587 |
| 42 Southam Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-01-09 | £259,061 |
| 46 Southam Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2007-08-03 | £319,637 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Ferriston , OX16 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,012 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 2,082 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 | 2,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 5,221 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 | 1,141 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 3,226 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 3,640 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Elior Limited | 27, Foxhall Court School Lane | 312 yd | |
| 3flavours | 3flavours, 13 - 14 North Bar Street | 456 yd | |
| Nando's | Castle Quay 2 Spiceball Park Road | 458 yd | |
| The Light Cinema | Castle Quay 2 Spiceball Park Road | 458 yd | |
| JT Davies | Castle House, 25, Cornhill Market Place | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Pigeons Inn | 3 Southam Road | 326 yd | |
| White Horse | 50 - 52 North Bar Street | 492 yd | |
| Also Known As | 54 - 56 Parsons Street | 504 yd | |
| The Old Auctioneer | 44 Parsons Street | 517 yd | |
| Dog And Gun | 6 North Bar Street | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saveway Takeaway | 78 - 80 Warwick Road | 418 yd | |
| Vintage Teas | Unit D2, Lock29 Castle Quay | 497 yd | |
| Mr Souvlaki | Unit H5, Lock29 Castle Quay | 497 yd | |
| Boba Bros | Unit H6, Lock29 Castle Quay | 497 yd | |
| NORISHED | Unit D3, Lock29 Castle Quay | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 533 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 675 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 705 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 876 yd | |
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 211 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 644 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Pure Gym (Banbury Cross Retail Park) 1E 1E LOCKHEED CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Ruscote Community Hall RUSCOTE ARCADE RUSCOTE ARCADE LONGELANDES WAY | 923 yd | |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 983 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 | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.