Newland Road is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 5HQ is located in the Banbury Cross and Neithrop electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newland Road, Banbury, OX16 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 5HN, OX16 5HW, OX16 5XT, OX16 5HL, OX16 5AH, OX16 5JD, OX16 5HH, OX16 5HD, OX16 5AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 5HQ is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population 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 | 47.7% | 45.3% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 52.3% | 54.7% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 5HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 41.5% | 42.5% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 40.7% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 50.7% | 53.1% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 31.4% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 11.6% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 10.5% | 17.7% | 7.2% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 4.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 40.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 10.5% | 5.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 78.1% | 84.9% | 6.8% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 71.5% | 61.5% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 22.4% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 16.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 5% | -4.3% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 61.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 13.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 9.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 11.4% | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newland Road was 266.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.4% higher than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newland Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 18th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 209.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 20 Newland Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-12-13 | £230,985 |
| 23 Newland Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-04-25 | £389,001 |
| Flat 1 16 Newland Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-07-03 | £209,046 |
| 9 Newland Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-12-07 | £397,222 |
| 1 Newland Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £291,450 | 2022-05-31 | £312,692 |
OX16 5HQ 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 | 155 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dashwood School Merton Street , OX16 4RX | - not rated | 53 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Ground Community Primary School Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | - not rated | 481 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England (VC) Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG | - not rated | 843 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury St Mary's C of E Primary School Southam Road , OX16 2EG | 3out of 4 | 843 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 | 1,114 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,206 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 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College Addison Road , OX16 9DG | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 849 yd | Further education | 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 | 290 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 338 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madina School , Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury Pupil Referral Unit 25-27 West Bar , OX16 9QJ | - not rated | 1,203 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabish Banbury | Part Of, 47D Broad Street | 248 yd | |
| Voujon Indian Restaurant | 22A South Bar Street | 276 yd | |
| The V Lounge | 22 South Bar Street | 283 yd | |
| Chocoberry | Suite 4, 25 High Street | 300 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 22 High Street | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 68 George Street | 330 yd | |
| The Swan | 3 South Bar Street | 342 yd | |
| Fever And Zinc | Zinc High Street | 359 yd | |
| The Cherwell | 63 - 67 Broad Street | 401 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey | 20 West Bar Street | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Pizza House | 64 - 65 Calthorpe Street | 294 yd | |
| Fat Jacks Kebab & Fried Chicken | 65 Calthorpe Street | 297 yd | |
| 1st Eat | 48C Broad Street | 297 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 67 Calthorpe Street | 305 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 11 South Bar Street | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 189 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 325 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 354 yd | |
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 631 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkerts Ltd | Sainsbury's Oxford Road | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Easington Recreation Ground EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Ep Gym Riverside | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 775 yd |
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 856 yd |
| Banbury United Community Fc Station Approach | grass pitches | 863 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 | 90.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.