Alma Road is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 4RT is located in the Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2005-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alma Road, Banbury, OX16 4RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 4RL, OX16 4AD, OX16 4RU, OX16 4RX, OX16 4SJ, OX16 4RQ, OX16 4SL, OX16 4RP, OX16 4RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX16 4RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 50.4% | 42.3% | -8.1% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 34.4% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 10.4% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 42.7% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 37% | 38% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 9% | 12.5% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 22.1% | 25.7% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.3% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 9.8% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13.1% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 33.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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 | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 17.6% | 11.5% | -6.1% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 69.9% | 70.2% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 63% 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 | 78% | 63% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 18.8% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 10.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 63% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 13.8% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 8.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 8.1% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 6.8% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alma Road was 189.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.7% higher than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alma Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 30th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Alma Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2026-03-06 | £172,000 |
| 17 Alma Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-12-08 | £156,694 |
| 53 Alma Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2025-06-11 | £167,057 |
| Garage 32 Axis Alma Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2022-07-13 | £235,534 |
| 7 Alma Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2021-08-18 | £156,308 |
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX | 3out of 4 | 133 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's CofE Junior School School View , OX16 4SD | - not rated | 330 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Overthorpe Road , OX16 4SB | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grimsbury Infant School East Street , Grimsbury OX16 3LJ | - not rated | 754 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood School Merton Street , OX16 4RX | - not rated | 970 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 | 1,951 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Addison Road , OX16 9DG | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,061 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 | 1,749 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 | 273 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury Pupil Referral Unit 25-27 West Bar , OX16 9QJ | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Express and Shop | Cafe First Floor, Banbury Railway Station Station Approach | 306 yd | |
| Regs Cafe | 3A Thorpe Way | 524 yd | |
| The Mill Arts Centre | The Mill Arts Centre Spiceball Park Road | 546 yd | |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre | Spiceball Leisure Centre Cherwell Drive | 655 yd | |
| Dannys sports bar and grill ltd | 38 Bridge Street | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | 12 Middleton Road | 221 yd | |
| Banbury United Football Club | The Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium Station Approach | 559 yd | |
| The Pepper Pot | 6 Burchester Place | 746 yd | |
| The Cherwell | 63 - 67 Broad Street | 767 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 68 George Street | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flaming Hut Ltd | 24 Middleton Road | 230 yd | |
| Good Chef | 43C Middleton Road | 268 yd | |
| Grimsbury Fish Bar | 43 Middleton Road | 269 yd | |
| Tim Tim Takeaway | 68 Bridge Street | 463 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | Unit 2, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 782 yd | |
| Co-op | 3 Burchester Place | 785 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 937 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 956 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Banbury) ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| Akasha Gym (Closed) Unit 8 Unit 8 Thorpe Way | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| St Leonard'S Church Of England Of Primary School OVERTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Ep Gym Riverside | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Banbury United Community Fc Station Approach | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 638 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Grimsbury Community Centre BURCHESTER PLACE | 798 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.