Neithrop Avenue is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 2NJ 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 Neithrop Avenue, Banbury, OX16 2NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 2NH, OX16 2NL, OX16 2NQ, OX16 2NT, OX16 2TD, OX16 2NN, OX16 2ND, OX16 2NS, OX16 2NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX16 2NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49% | 48.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX16 2NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 17.7% | 28.5% | 10.8% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 51.6% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 7.7% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 10% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 43.3% | 43.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 41% | 36.5% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 26.5% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 11.2% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 22% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.6% | 88.6% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 92.3% | 84.1% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 83.5% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Neithrop Avenue was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Neithrop Avenue has the 44th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 170th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Neithrop Avenue, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-02-16 | £333,333 |
| 98 Neithrop Avenue, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,500 | 2022-03-11 | £349,078 |
| 94 Neithrop Avenue, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-07-19 | £337,871 |
| 92 Neithrop Avenue, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-04-12 | £310,727 |
| 88 Neithrop Avenue, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2016-08-26 | £311,957 |
OX16 2NJ 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 2NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Ferriston , OX16 1XE | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,282 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 | 2,550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 5,266 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 | 1,301 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 3,713 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 3,764 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Ltd @ Jacob Douwe Egberts | Jacobs Douwe Egberts Ruscote Avenue | 551 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 2A, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 695 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 15, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 722 yd | |
| KFC | 14, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 778 yd | |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre | Woodgreen Leisure Centre Woodgreen Avenue | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Musketeer | The Musketeer Ruscote Avenue | 213 yd | |
| The Three Pigeons Inn | 3 Southam Road | 843 yd | |
| Dog And Gun | 6 North Bar Street | 967 yd | |
| White Horse | 50 - 52 North Bar Street | 977 yd | |
| The Old Auctioneer | 44 Parsons Street | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | 3, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 362 yd | |
| Leelas | 177 Warwick Road | 368 yd | |
| A & C Fish Bar | 1 Cromwell Road | 388 yd | |
| Just Wok | 6 Hillview Crescent | 552 yd | |
| Saveway Takeaway | 78 - 80 Warwick Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 351 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 3, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 714 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Lockheed Close | 936 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | 60 Ferriston | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruscote Community Hall RUSCOTE ARCADE RUSCOTE ARCADE LONGELANDES WAY | 386 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Banbury Cross Retail Park) 1E 1E LOCKHEED CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 836 yd |
| Hardwick Community Centre Ferriston | 859 yd | |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 985 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 | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.52 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.