Canterbury Close is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 4FE 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 Canterbury Close, Banbury, OX16 4FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 4FF, OX16 4FS, OX16 4FW, OX16 4FB, OX16 4FN, OX16 4FQ, OX16 4SX, OX16 4FR, OX16 4FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX16 4FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 4FE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 38.3% | 44.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 39.1% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 11.7% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 53.5% | 55.3% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 36.9% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 9.3% | 16% | 6.7% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 14.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 17.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 24.9% | -2.3% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.9% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94% | 91.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 73.3% 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 | 86.5% | 73.3% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 19.8% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 73.6% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 12% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Poland | 13% | 1.3% | 11.7% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Close was 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.1% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canterbury Close has the 50th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 144th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Canterbury Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-24 | £246,569 |
| 53 Canterbury Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-09-25 | £302,081 |
| 17 Canterbury Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2022-09-30 | £232,613 |
| 31 Canterbury Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £259,950 | 2022-09-16 | £258,409 |
| 41 Canterbury Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2021-02-16 | £229,164 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 358 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX | 3out of 4 | 760 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 | 1,716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Avocet Way , Chatsworth Drive OX16 9YA | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,263 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 | 2,834 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,834 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 | 2,851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chenderit School Archery Road , Middleton Cheney OX17 2QR | 3out of 4 | 3,830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 3,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,492 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 4,612 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH & CO Catering Group Ltd | Best Food Logistics Dorcas Road | 370 yd | |
| OCS Catering | Thomas Franks Catering, Unit 1 Chalker Way | 497 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Costa Coffee, Stroud Park Ermont Way | 713 yd | |
| Regs Cafe | 3A Thorpe Way | 860 yd | |
| Norbar Torque Tools Ltd | 6 Wildmere Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pepper Pot | 6 Burchester Place | 415 yd | |
| The Bell | 12 Middleton Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANH Chinese Takeaway | 1 Burchester Place | 398 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | Unit 2, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 528 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 528 yd | |
| The Flaming Hut Ltd | 24 Middleton Road | 925 yd | |
| Good Chef | 43C Middleton Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3 Burchester Place | 389 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Leonard'S Church Of England Of Primary School OVERTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Grimsbury Community Centre BURCHESTER PLACE | 439 yd | |
| Banbury Twenty Cricket Club STROUD PARK STROUD PARK ERMONT WAY | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Akasha Gym (Closed) Unit 8 Unit 8 Thorpe Way | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Banbury) ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 948 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.