Delapre Drive is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 3WP 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 Delapre Drive, Banbury, OX16 3WP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 3HW, OX16 3WS, OX16 3WY, OX16 3HN, OX16 3JS, OX16 3HR, OX16 3WX, OX16 4FT, OX16 3HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 3WP has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 52.8% | 48% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 52% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 24.3% | 35.2% | 10.9% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 49.6% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 3.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 48.4% | 53.1% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 32% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 17.8% | 14.7% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 10.8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 16.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 23.9% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 25.1% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 86% | 84.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 89.1% | 89.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 89.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 8.4% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Delapre Drive was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Delapre Drive has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 171st highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Delapre Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-09-25 | £435,000 |
| 14 Delapre Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-01-24 | £475,909 |
| 18 Delapre Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £354,000 | 2020-11-20 | £426,511 |
| 39 Delapre Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2020-08-18 | £400,214 |
| 13 Delapre Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-02-01 | £461,728 |
OX16 3WP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Overthorpe Road , OX16 4SB | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,828 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,828 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 | 2,893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chenderit School Archery Road , Middleton Cheney OX17 2QR | 3out of 4 | 4,067 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 4,614 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd | Costa Coffee, Stroud Park Ermont Way | 392 yd | |
| Norbar Torque Tools Ltd | 6 Wildmere Road | 612 yd | |
| CH & CO Catering Group Ltd | Best Food Logistics Dorcas Road | 801 yd | |
| Costa At Next | Costa At Next, Banbury Gateway Acorn Way | 921 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer PLC | Unit 11, Banbury Gateway Acorn Way | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pepper Pot | 6 Burchester Place | 186 yd | |
| The Bell | 12 Middleton Road | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANH Chinese Takeaway | 1 Burchester Place | 170 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | Unit 2, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 294 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 294 yd | |
| Good Chef | 43C Middleton Road | 824 yd | |
| Grimsbury Fish Bar | 43 Middleton Road | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3 Burchester Place | 151 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grimsbury Community Centre BURCHESTER PLACE | 134 yd | |
| Banbury Twenty Cricket Club STROUD PARK STROUD PARK ERMONT WAY | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| St Leonard'S Church Of England Of Primary School OVERTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Banbury) ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Akasha Gym (Closed) Unit 8 Unit 8 Thorpe Way | health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,012 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,079 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 | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.