Edward Street is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 4SA 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 Edward Street, Banbury, OX16 4SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 4XP, OX16 4SG, OX16 4TE, OX16 4SQ, OX16 4RX, OX16 4TF, OX16 4SF, OX16 4RT, OX16 4RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX16 4SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 36.4% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 36.8% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 13.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 10% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.4% | 34.4% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 19.7% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
In the area around OX16 4SA this area, 33.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.3% | 33.9% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.6% | 16.5% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 12.2% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.5% | 13% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 9.9% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 92.3% | 80.5% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 92.7% | 82% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 82% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 30.1% | 13.5% | 16.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward Street was 132.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.8% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edward Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 54th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Edward Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-03-28 | £243,414 |
| 41 Edward Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-07-06 | £223,669 |
| 5 Edward Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-03-06 | £351,737 |
| 38 Edward Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2014-01-17 | £236,329 |
| 30 Edward Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2013-06-07 | £263,339 |
OX16 4SA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX | 3out of 4 | 97 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Overthorpe Road , OX16 4SB | 3out of 4 | 384 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 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Avocet Way , Chatsworth Drive OX16 9YA | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,551 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 | 2,102 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,102 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 | 2,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chenderit School Archery Road , Middleton Cheney OX17 2QR | 3out of 4 | 4,505 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 | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 3,881 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regs Cafe | 3A Thorpe Way | 404 yd | |
| Cafe Express and Shop | Cafe First Floor, Banbury Railway Station Station Approach | 475 yd | |
| The Mill Arts Centre | The Mill Arts Centre Spiceball Park Road | 717 yd | |
| CH & CO Catering Group Ltd | Best Food Logistics Dorcas Road | 726 yd | |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre | Spiceball Leisure Centre Cherwell Drive | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | 12 Middleton Road | 368 yd | |
| The Pepper Pot | 6 Burchester Place | 640 yd | |
| Banbury United Football Club | The Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium Station Approach | 642 yd | |
| The Cherwell | 63 - 67 Broad Street | 961 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 68 George Street | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flaming Hut Ltd | 24 Middleton Road | 353 yd | |
| Good Chef | 43C Middleton Road | 386 yd | |
| Grimsbury Fish Bar | 43 Middleton Road | 387 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | Unit 2, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 576 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3 Burchester Place | 673 yd | |
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Akasha Gym (Closed) Unit 8 Unit 8 Thorpe Way | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| St Leonard'S Church Of England Of Primary School OVERTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Banbury) ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Banbury United Community Fc Station Approach | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Ep Gym Riverside | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Grimsbury Community Centre BURCHESTER PLACE | 697 yd | |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 794 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 927 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 317.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 317.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.07 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.