Brookhill Way is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 3EL is located in the Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brookhill Way, Banbury, OX16 3EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 3EP, OX16 4AE, OX16 3ZP, OX16 3ZW, OX16 3WX, OX16 3JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 3EL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.3% | 49.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 37.4% | 44.5% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 38.1% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 48.3% | 51.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 32% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 12.3% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 14% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 14% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.5% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 18.7% | 1.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 34% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.1% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 93.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 89.7% | 78.1% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 13.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 77.5% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 9.8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookhill Way was 365.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.2% higher than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Brookhill Way has the 9th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 14th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Brookhill Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £7,116,927 | 2020-11-17 | £7,790,816 |
| 1 Brookhill Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £4,250,000 | 2018-07-24 | £4,486,637 |
OX16 3EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 3,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsbury Infant School East Street , Grimsbury OX16 3LJ | - not rated | 757 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Overthorpe Road , OX16 4SB | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's CofE Junior School School View , OX16 4SD | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England (VC) Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 3,344 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 3,344 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College Addison Road , OX16 9DG | - not rated | 3,392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Addison Road , OX16 9DG | 3out of 4 | 3,418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oxfordshire College and School of Art Broughton Road , OX16 9QA | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Madina School , Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Blacklocks Hill OX17 2BS | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overthorpe Preparatory School Blacklocks Hill , OX17 2BS | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norbar Torque Tools Ltd | 6 Wildmere Road | 82 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Costa Coffee, Stroud Park Ermont Way | 157 yd | |
| Costa At Next | Costa At Next, Banbury Gateway Acorn Way | 382 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer PLC | Unit 11, Banbury Gateway Acorn Way | 382 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 17, Banbury Gateway Acorn Way | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pepper Pot | 6 Burchester Place | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC | Unit 12, Banbury Gateway Acorn Way | 382 yd | |
| MAI SUSHI Banbury | Unit 11, Banbury Gateway Acorn Way | 382 yd | |
| ANH Chinese Takeaway | 1 Burchester Place | 717 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | Unit 2, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 816 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3 Burchester Place | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Banbury Twenty Cricket Club STROUD PARK STROUD PARK ERMONT WAY | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Grimsbury Community Centre BURCHESTER PLACE | 674 yd | |
| St Leonard'S Church Of England Of Primary School OVERTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,068 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.