Broome Way is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 3WQ 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 Broome Way, Banbury, OX16 3WQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 3WJ, OX16 3TY, OX16 3WH, OX16 3WG, OX16 3HH, OX16 3WF, OX16 3WB, OX16 3HQ, OX16 3ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX16 3WQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 3WQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 37.8% | 62.4% | 24.6% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 23.7% | -22.4% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (88.3%) 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% | 54.3% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 7.9% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around OX16 3WQ this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 9.5% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 18.3% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 24.5% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 28.6% | -4.1% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 8.8% | 4.6% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% 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% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 92.7% | 87.9% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81% 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% | 81% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 10% | 12.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 80.6% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broome Way was 104.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broome Way has the 34th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 74th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 127.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Broome Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-10-29 | £155,000 |
| 5 Broome Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-05-02 | £139,932 |
| 73 Broome Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-02-04 | £161,845 |
| 55 Broome Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-10-21 | £232,820 |
| 15 Broome Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-04-26 | £175,423 |
| Full-Time Employee | 225 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 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 | 792 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Overthorpe Road , OX16 4SB | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way , OX16 1ER | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 1,728 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 | 2,454 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,454 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 | 2,594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chenderit School Archery Road , Middleton Cheney OX17 2QR | 3out of 4 | 4,796 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 | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 4,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiceball Leisure Centre | Spiceball Leisure Centre Cherwell Drive | 477 yd | |
| Nando's | Castle Quay 2 Spiceball Park Road | 587 yd | |
| The Light Cinema | Castle Quay 2 Spiceball Park Road | 587 yd | |
| Pizza Express | Unit 6 Spiceball Park Road | 593 yd | |
| Connie's @ The Museum | Pavement Coffee Co, Banbury Museum And Gallery Castle Quay | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pepper Pot | 6 Burchester Place | 709 yd | |
| The Bell | 12 Middleton Road | 733 yd | |
| Also Known As | 54 - 56 Parsons Street | 903 yd | |
| The Three Pigeons Inn | 3 Southam Road | 928 yd | |
| The Wine Vaults | 5 - 6 Parsons Street | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Fish Bar | Unit 2, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 607 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 607 yd | |
| Grimsbury Fish Bar | 43 Middleton Road | 670 yd | |
| Good Chef | 43C Middleton Road | 670 yd | |
| Vintage Teas | Unit D2, Lock29 Castle Quay | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 738 yd | |
| Co-op | 3 Burchester Place | 738 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Lockheed Close | 1,001 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 1,082 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 493 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 573 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Banbury) ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Grimsbury Community Centre BURCHESTER PLACE | 693 yd | |
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| St Leonard'S Church Of England Of Primary School OVERTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,033 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 | 41.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.