Middleton Road is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 3QT 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 Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 3QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 3LN, OX16 4RD, OX16 3LA, OX16 3LL, OX16 3LB, OX16 4RA, OX16 4RE, OX16 4SE, OX16 3LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 3QT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 52.4% | 48.6% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 51.4% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 41.8% | 37.7% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 43.4% | 10.8% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 10% | 5.3% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 34.6% | 40.7% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 36.9% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 13.9% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around OX16 3QT this area, 33.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.1% | 33.1% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 19.6% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 11% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 9.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 13.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 13.3% | 19.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 81.1% | 73.4% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 78.3% | 74.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 13.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 74.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 12.6% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middleton Road was 97.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Middleton Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 87th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159 Middleton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-01-29 | £317,365 |
| 165 Middleton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2020-10-09 | £364,326 |
| 155 Middleton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2015-05-27 | £327,708 |
| Flat 1 161 Middleton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-05-31 | £360,297 |
| 157 Middleton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-05-30 | £388,587 |
OX16 3QT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 3,131 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 | 205 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's CofE Junior School School View , OX16 4SD | - not rated | 306 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Overthorpe Road , OX16 4SB | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX | 3out of 4 | 548 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 | 1,260 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 | 2,490 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College Addison Road , OX16 9DG | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Addison Road , OX16 9DG | 3out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,579 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 | 2,077 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 | 375 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Blacklocks Hill OX17 2BS | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overthorpe Preparatory School Blacklocks Hill , OX17 2BS | - not rated | 1,990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiceball Leisure Centre | Spiceball Leisure Centre Cherwell Drive | 689 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Costa Coffee, Stroud Park Ermont Way | 740 yd | |
| The Mill Arts Centre | The Mill Arts Centre Spiceball Park Road | 755 yd | |
| CH & CO Catering Group Ltd | Best Food Logistics Dorcas Road | 811 yd | |
| Connie's @ The Museum | Pavement Coffee Co, Banbury Museum And Gallery Castle Quay | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pepper Pot | 6 Burchester Place | 199 yd | |
| The Bell | 12 Middleton Road | 516 yd | |
| The Cherwell | 63 - 67 Broad Street | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Fish Bar | Unit 2, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 72 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 72 yd | |
| ANH Chinese Takeaway | 1 Burchester Place | 222 yd | |
| Good Chef | 43C Middleton Road | 458 yd | |
| Grimsbury Fish Bar | 43 Middleton Road | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3 Burchester Place | 244 yd | |
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grimsbury Community Centre BURCHESTER PLACE | 234 yd | |
| St Leonard'S Church Of England Of Primary School OVERTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Banbury) ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Akasha Gym (Closed) Unit 8 Unit 8 Thorpe Way | health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| Banbury Twenty Cricket Club STROUD PARK STROUD PARK ERMONT WAY | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 1,068 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 | 80.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.