Vineyard Close is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 2LZ 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 Vineyard Close, Banbury, OX16 2LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 2NB, OX16 2ND, OX16 2NA, OX16 2NG, OX16 2LY, OX16 2NQ, OX16 2NT, OX16 2NE, OX16 2NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 2LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.5% | 49.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX16 2LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.9% | 24.9% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 55.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7% | 0.9% | 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 | 45.3% | 43.4% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 38.5% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 26.5% | 22.4% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.5% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 16.7% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 23.4% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 9% | 3.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93.7% | 94% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 91.2% | 80.8% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 11.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 81% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vineyard Close was 237.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.9% higher than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Vineyard Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 21st highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 84.5%.

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 Vineyard Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-05-17 | £277,582 |
| 9 Vineyard Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2012-08-02 | £270,953 |
| 7 Vineyard Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £153,995 | 2004-10-01 | £297,153 |
| 7 Vineyard Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 1999-11-30 | £299,093 |
| 7 Vineyard Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,995 | 1998-07-21 | £269,460 |
OX16 2LZ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OX16 2LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 638 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Ferriston , OX16 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Fiennes Road , OX16 0ET | 3out of 4 | 1,359 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 | 1,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,197 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 | 2,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 5,284 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 | 1,318 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 3,525 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 3,716 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Ltd @ Jacob Douwe Egberts | Jacobs Douwe Egberts Ruscote Avenue | 418 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 15, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 647 yd | |
| Waterfall Elior Limited | 27, Foxhall Court School Lane | 666 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 2A, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 667 yd | |
| KFC | 14, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Musketeer | The Musketeer Ruscote Avenue | 361 yd | |
| The Three Pigeons Inn | 3 Southam Road | 636 yd | |
| White Horse | 50 - 52 North Bar Street | 787 yd | |
| Dog And Gun | 6 North Bar Street | 793 yd | |
| The Old Auctioneer | 44 Parsons Street | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saveway Takeaway | 78 - 80 Warwick Road | 489 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 3, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 530 yd | |
| Leelas | 177 Warwick Road | 551 yd | |
| A & C Fish Bar | 1 Cromwell Road | 583 yd | |
| Just Wok | 6 Hillview Crescent | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 520 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 3, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 693 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Lockheed Close | 844 yd | |
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 913 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Ruscote Community Hall RUSCOTE ARCADE RUSCOTE ARCADE LONGELANDES WAY | 551 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Banbury Cross Retail Park) 1E 1E LOCKHEED CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 886 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,026 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,028 yd |
| Hardwick Community Centre Ferriston | 1,075 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.