Overthorpe Road is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 4PN is located in the Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2010-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Overthorpe Road, Banbury, OX16 4PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 4FD, OX16 4UZ, OX16 4FA, OX16 4US, OX16 4FB, OX16 4SX, OX16 4FG, OX16 4SW, OX16 4FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 4PN 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 | 50.5% | 48% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52% | 2.5% | 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.
In the immediate area around OX16 4PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 59.4% | 48.4% | -11.0% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 36.7% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 59.5% | 47.3% | -12.2% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 38.4% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 4% | 10.3% | 6.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 13.5% | 18.6% | 5.1% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 9.5% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 10% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 9.5% | -5.3% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 33.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 13.5% | 7.7% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 4.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 9.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 82.2% | 72% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 68.5% | 63.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 19.9% | 20.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 14.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.5% | 63.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 8.9% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.8% | 8.9% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 8.9% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 10% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overthorpe Road was 183.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% higher than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Overthorpe Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 31st highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W R Technical Centre Overthorpe Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £2,950,000 | 2015-01-09 | £3,608,516 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 3,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 375 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's CofE Junior School School View , OX16 4SD | - not rated | 565 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grimsbury Infant School East Street , Grimsbury OX16 3LJ | - not rated | 848 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood School Merton Street , OX16 4RX | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College Addison Road , OX16 9DG | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Addison Road , OX16 9DG | 3out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 2,737 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,818 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 | 2,556 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 | 840 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Blacklocks Hill OX17 2BS | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overthorpe Preparatory School Blacklocks Hill , OX17 2BS | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 131 yd | |
| OCS Catering | Thomas Franks Catering, Unit 1 Chalker Way | 305 yd | |
| Regs Cafe | 3A Thorpe Way | 613 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Costa Coffee, Stroud Park Ermont Way | 1,006 yd | |
| Cafe Express and Shop | Cafe First Floor, Banbury Railway Station Station Approach | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pepper Pot | 6 Burchester Place | 606 yd | |
| The Bell | 12 Middleton Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANH Chinese Takeaway | 1 Burchester Place | 597 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | Unit 2, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 675 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 675 yd | |
| The Flaming Hut Ltd | 24 Middleton Road | 901 yd | |
| Good Chef | 43C Middleton Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3 Burchester Place | 598 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Leonard'S Church Of England Of Primary School OVERTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Akasha Gym (Closed) Unit 8 Unit 8 Thorpe Way | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Grimsbury Community Centre BURCHESTER PLACE | 649 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Banbury) ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Banbury Twenty Cricket Club STROUD PARK STROUD PARK ERMONT WAY | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.