Causeway is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 4SQ 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 Causeway, Banbury, OX16 4SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 4RX, OX16 4SG, OX16 4SJ, OX16 4NL, OX16 4NJ, OX16 4RH, OX16 4UB, OX16 4RT, OX16 4RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 4SQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 52.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 4SQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 44.5% | 47.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 39.4% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 6.9% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 47% | 47.7% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 35.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 3.8% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 21.5% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 20.8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 14.6% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 14.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 20.1% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 9.4% | 1.8% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 18.9% | 21.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 18.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 68.4% | 69.4% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 75.9% | 76.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 8.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 77.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 13.7% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 3.8% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Causeway was 97.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.8% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Causeway has the 34th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 82nd highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Causeway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2026-03-20 | £241,000 |
| 144 Causeway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-01-14 | £227,270 |
| 66 Causeway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-05-23 | £226,530 |
| 72 Causeway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-05-17 | £220,507 |
| 110 Causeway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-12-21 | £188,681 |
OX16 4SQ 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 | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 3,081 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 | 157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's CofE Junior School School View , OX16 4SD | - not rated | 188 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Overthorpe Road , OX16 4SB | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grimsbury Infant School East Street , Grimsbury OX16 3LJ | - not rated | 601 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood School Merton Street , OX16 4RX | - not rated | 1,079 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 | 2,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Addison Road , OX16 9DG | 3out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,202 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 | 1,833 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 | 168 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Blacklocks Hill OX17 2BS | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 459 yd | |
| The Mill Arts Centre | The Mill Arts Centre Spiceball Park Road | 561 yd | |
| Regs Cafe | 3A Thorpe Way | 576 yd | |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre | Spiceball Leisure Centre Cherwell Drive | 621 yd | |
| Connie's @ The Museum | Pavement Coffee Co, Banbury Museum And Gallery Castle Quay | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | 12 Middleton Road | 210 yd | |
| The Pepper Pot | 6 Burchester Place | 589 yd | |
| Banbury United Football Club | The Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium Station Approach | 712 yd | |
| The Cherwell | 63 - 67 Broad Street | 832 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 68 George Street | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flaming Hut Ltd | 24 Middleton Road | 185 yd | |
| Good Chef | 43C Middleton Road | 215 yd | |
| Grimsbury Fish Bar | 43 Middleton Road | 216 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | Unit 2, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 494 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Blacklock House Middleton Road | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3 Burchester Place | 629 yd | |
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 803 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 1,010 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Banbury) ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| St Leonard'S Church Of England Of Primary School OVERTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Akasha Gym (Closed) Unit 8 Unit 8 Thorpe Way | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 627 yd |
| Grimsbury Community Centre BURCHESTER PLACE | 640 yd | |
| Ep Gym Riverside | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Banbury United Community Fc Station Approach | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 803 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 | 90.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 54.7% |
| 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.