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Causeway is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 4AF is located in the Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2008-05-01.

StreetScan combines information about Causeway, Banbury, OX16 4AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: OX16 4SL, OX16 4QQ, OX16 3QH, OX16 4RP, OX16 4RH, OX16 4RR, OX16 4QG, OX16 4RU, OX16 4QB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 4AF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.4%48.4%-4.0% 51.0% -2.6%
Male47.6%51.6%4.0% 49.0% 2.6%

Partnership Status

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 4AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single52.6%51.6%-1.0% 37.9% 13.7%
Married: Opposite sex27.8%29.9%2.1% 44.2% -14.3%
Married: Same sex1.3%0%-1.3% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated3%7.1%4.1% 2.2% 4.9%
Divorced13%11%-2.0% 9.1% 1.9%
Widowed2.2%0.4%-1.8% 6.1% -5.7%

Health

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 (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health50%49.1%-0.9% 48.4% 0.7%
Good health38.4%36.7%-1.7% 33.6% 3.1%
Fair health8.8%10.2%1.4% 12.7% -2.5%
Bad health1.7%2.8%1.1% 4.0% -1.2%
Very bad health1%1.2%0.2% 1.2% 0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications18.7%23.3%4.6% 18.2% 5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.5%8.7%-7.8% 9.6% -0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.8%8.7%-6.1% 13.4% -4.7%
Apprenticeship1.3%9.1%7.8% 5.3% 3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13%12.3%-0.7% 16.9% -4.6%
Degree or Similar23.9%29.6%5.7% 33.8% -4.2%
Other11.7%8.3%-3.4% 2.8% 5.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese1.7%0%-1.7% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian2%0.9%-1.1% 3.1% -2.2%
Pakistani0.7%2.8%2.1% 2.7% 0.1%
Other Asian0.3%1.6%1.3% 1.6% 0.0%
Black African2%2.5%0.5% 2.5% 0.0%
Black Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black1%0.3%-0.7% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%0.3%-1.1% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0.7%1.6%0.9% 0.4% 1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%0.3%-0.7% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other1.4%0.3%-1.1% 0.8% -0.5%
White86.7%86.3%-0.4% 81.4% 4.9%
Roma0%1.9%1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
Arab0%0.3%0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Other0.3%0.6%0.3% 1.6% -1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 54.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.5%54.7%-18.8% 83.2% -28.5%
European Union18.7%29.7%11.0% 6.1% 23.6%
Rest of Europe0.3%6.6%6.3% 0.8% 5.8%
Africa2.7%3.1%0.4% 2.7% 0.4%
Middle East and Asia4.1%5%0.9% 5.6% -0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%0.9%0.2% 1.3% -0.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK73.5%54.7%-18.8% 83.2% -28.5%
10+ Years4.1%8.1%4.0% 9.8% -1.7%
5-10 Years14.3%18.1%3.8% 2.9% 15.2%
2-5 Years4.1%9.7%5.6% 2.2% 7.5%
Less than 2 years4.1%9.4%5.3% 1.9% 7.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom42.4% 76.7% -34.3%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Portugal3.4% 0.5% 2.9%
Spain0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Poland9.3% 1.3% 8.0%
Romania5.9% 0.9% 5.0%
Other EU countries13% 1.5% 11.5%
Other Europe2.2% 0.2% 2.0%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Southern Asia2.8% 1.2% 1.6%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held16.4% 13.5% 2.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion37.3% 37.2% 0.1%
Christian45.7% 46.2% -0.5%
Buddhist1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Muslim8.4% 6.5% 1.9%
Other religion1.9% 0.6% 1.3%
Not answered5.6% 6.0% -0.4%

Safety

Is Causeway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Causeway was 242.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% higher than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Causeway has the 13th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 20th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 155.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 92.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,600
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in OX16 4AF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Causeway are based on 249 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cherwell.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Causeway, Banbury, OX16 4AF

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX16 4AF

Average Price
£171,322
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£171,322
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Causeway

Average Price
£212,494
Semi-Detached
£258,701
Terraced
£247,711
Detached
£271,207
Flats/Maisonettes
£162,412
Other
£4,914

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on CausewayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
11 Bridge Court Causeway, Banbury, Oxfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£137,0002023-03-31 £135,769
17 Bridge Court Causeway, Banbury, Oxfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£180,0002022-09-21 £177,851
21 Bridge Court Causeway, Banbury, Oxfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£177,0002022-07-19 £181,197
24 Bridge Court Causeway, Banbury, Oxfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£142,0002021-12-21 £153,267
3 Bridge Court Causeway, Banbury, Oxfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£187,0002018-08-17 £205,183
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX16 4AF

Employment

OX16 4AF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee145
Part-Time Employee31
Looking after home or family22
Self-Employed18
Other11
Unemployed8
Retired7
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Student (economically inactive)5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles33
Manufacturing23
Information and communication16
Education14
Transport and storage14
Accommodation and food service activities14
Administrative and support service activities11
Construction10
Human health and social work activities9
Other8
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Financial and insurance activities3
Real estate activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dashwood Banbury Academy
Merton Street , OX16 4RX
3out of 4 426 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Overthorpe Road , OX16 4SB
3out of 4 681 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
Southam Road , OX16 2EG
3out of 4 869 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Harriers Banbury Academy
Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW
3out of 4 1,293 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Avocet Way , Chatsworth Drive OX16 9YA
- not rated 1,506 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Futures Institute Banbury
Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY
3out of 4 1,916 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Wykham Park
Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY
3out of 4 1,916 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 1,986 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
North Oxfordshire Academy
Drayton Road , OX16 0UD
3out of 4 3,161 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chenderit School
Archery Road , Middleton Cheney OX17 2QR
3out of 4 4,804 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 1,090 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
English Language Training
49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH
- not rated 1,157 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Frank Wise School
Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL
4out of 4 1,881 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Carrdus School
Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS
- not rated 2,473 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Tudor Hall School
Wykham Park , OX16 9UR
- not rated 3,702 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cafe Express and ShopCafe First Floor, Banbury Railway Station Station Approach360 yd
The Mill Arts CentreThe Mill Arts Centre Spiceball Park Road363 yd
Spiceball Leisure CentreSpiceball Leisure Centre Cherwell Drive464 yd
Dannys sports bar and grill ltd38 Bridge Street504 yd
Connie's @ The MuseumPavement Coffee Co, Banbury Museum And Gallery Castle Quay517 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Bell12 Middleton Road41 yd
The Cherwell63 - 67 Broad Street622 yd
Banbury United Football ClubThe Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium Station Approach684 yd
The Pepper Pot6 Burchester Place736 yd
The Wheatsheaf68 George Street746 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Flaming Hut Ltd24 Middleton Road81 yd
Grimsbury Fish Bar43 Middleton Road109 yd
Good Chef43C Middleton Road109 yd
Tim Tim Takeaway68 Bridge Street309 yd
The Coffee GuysBanbury Market Market Place514 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
One Below76 - 77 Castle Quay603 yd
Co-op3 Burchester Place779 yd
Tesco Express23 High Street800 yd
Maxi FreshCo62 - 63 High Street816 yd
Farmfoods LtdUnit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street931 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Energie Fitness (Banbury)
ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL MIDDLETON ROAD
health and fitness suite193 yd
Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed)
Spiceball Park Road
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool447 yd
Spiceball Leisure Centre
CHERWELL DRIVE
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool455 yd
Moorfields Park
WELLINGTON AVENUE
grass pitches485 yd
Club Fitness 2000 (Closed)
10-15 10-15 Broad Street
health and fitness suite594 yd
St Leonard'S Church Of England Of Primary School
OVERTHORPE ROAD
grass pitches598 yd
Ep Gym
Riverside
health and fitness suite615 yd
Akasha Gym (Closed)
Unit 8 Unit 8 Thorpe Way
health and fitness suite649 yd
Banbury United Community Fc
Station Approach
grass pitches689 yd
Grimsbury Community Centre
BURCHESTER PLACE
779 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 8.3%
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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed69 Mbit/s
Average download speed62.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed79.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed79.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.