Grimsbury Drive is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 3HN is located in the Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grimsbury Drive, Banbury, OX16 3HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 3HW, OX16 3HP, OX16 3JS, OX16 3HR, OX16 3HT, OX16 3HL, OX16 3HX, OX16 3HS, OX16 3WP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX16 3HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 51.1% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48.9% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 28% | 36.1% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 42.5% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 22% | 12.7% | -9.3% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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 | 42.1% | 50.3% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.7% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 12.6% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.3% | 19% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 11.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.7% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 33.7% | 15.5% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3.6% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 18.6% | 30.1% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 27.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 74% | 54.1% | -19.9% | 81.4% | -27.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 71.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 71.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 10.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 13.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 70.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 16% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 5.3% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 8.1% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 32.3% | 6.5% | 25.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grimsbury Drive was 89.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grimsbury Drive has the 41st highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 100th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Grimsbury Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-08-09 | £316,890 |
| 35 Grimsbury Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2022-04-14 | £318,727 |
| 27 Grimsbury Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-12-13 | £323,493 |
| 37 Grimsbury Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-06-28 | £314,768 |
| 27 Grimsbury Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2016-03-14 | £289,397 |
OX16 3HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 3,211 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 | 237 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Overthorpe Road , OX16 4SB | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's CofE Junior School School View , OX16 4SD | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX | 3out of 4 | 912 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 | 1,425 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 | 2,822 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College Addison Road , OX16 9DG | - not rated | 2,866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Addison Road , OX16 9DG | 3out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,913 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 | 2,324 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 | 726 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Blacklocks Hill OX17 2BS | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overthorpe Preparatory School Blacklocks Hill , OX17 2BS | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 2,054 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd | Costa Coffee, Stroud Park Ermont Way | 392 yd | |
| Norbar Torque Tools Ltd | 6 Wildmere Road | 574 yd | |
| Costa At Next | Costa At Next, Banbury Gateway Acorn Way | 873 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer PLC | Unit 11, Banbury Gateway Acorn Way | 873 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 17, Banbury Gateway Acorn Way | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pepper Pot | 6 Burchester Place | 262 yd | |
| The Bell | 12 Middleton Road | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANH Chinese Takeaway | 1 Burchester Place | 261 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | Unit 2, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 302 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 302 yd | |
| Good Chef | 43C Middleton Road | 800 yd | |
| Grimsbury Fish Bar | 43 Middleton Road | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3 Burchester Place | 253 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grimsbury Community Centre BURCHESTER PLACE | 206 yd | |
| Banbury Twenty Cricket Club STROUD PARK STROUD PARK ERMONT WAY | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| St Leonard'S Church Of England Of Primary School OVERTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Banbury) ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 923 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 995 yd |
| Akasha Gym (Closed) Unit 8 Unit 8 Thorpe Way | health and fitness suite | 1,052 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.