Pipe Lane is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 2RP is located in the Banbury Cross and Neithrop electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pipe Lane, Banbury, OX16 2RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 2RP 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 Pipe Lane 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.
Pipe Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underground Supplies Ltd Pipe Lane, Banbury, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2017-03-20 | £904,784 |
| 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 | 630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Ferriston , OX16 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,479 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 | 2,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,427 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 | 2,619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chenderit School Archery Road , Middleton Cheney OX17 2QR | 3out of 4 | 5,234 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,524 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 4,097 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 | 451 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 15, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 594 yd | |
| KFC | 14, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 598 yd | |
| Nando's | Castle Quay 2 Spiceball Park Road | 598 yd | |
| The Light Cinema | Castle Quay 2 Spiceball Park Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Pigeons Inn | 3 Southam Road | 745 yd | |
| Also Known As | 54 - 56 Parsons Street | 838 yd | |
| The Musketeer | The Musketeer Ruscote Avenue | 871 yd | |
| The Wine Vaults | 5 - 6 Parsons Street | 883 yd | |
| White Horse | 50 - 52 North Bar Street | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Extra Lockheed Close | 627 yd | |
| Vintage Teas | Unit D2, Lock29 Castle Quay | 698 yd | |
| Mr Souvlaki | Unit H5, Lock29 Castle Quay | 698 yd | |
| Boba Bros | Unit H6, Lock29 Castle Quay | 698 yd | |
| NORISHED | Unit D3, Lock29 Castle Quay | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Lockheed Close | 627 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 3, Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close | 741 yd | |
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 755 yd | |
| Co-op | 1, Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way | 986 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Banbury Cross Retail Park) 1E 1E LOCKHEED CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 668 yd |
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 718 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Ruscote Community Hall RUSCOTE ARCADE RUSCOTE ARCADE LONGELANDES WAY | 1,004 yd | |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Banbury) ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,027 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.