Pepper Alley, Banbury, OX16 5JB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 5JB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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	60.4%	48.9%	-11.5%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	39.6%	51.1%	11.5%	49.0%	2.1%

Partnership Status

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 5JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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	26.8%	54.7%	27.9%	37.9%	16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	26.4%	22.2%	-4.2%	44.2%	-22.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.4%	3.3%	0.9%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	11.6%	9.6%	-2.0%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	32%	10.2%	-21.8%	6.1%	4.1%

Health

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	26.9%	48.3%	21.4%	48.4%	-0.1%
Good health	39.9%	31.1%	-8.8%	33.6%	-2.5%
Fair health	24.6%	15.8%	-8.8%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	7.1%	3.3%	-3.8%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 22.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	45.6%	27.9%	-17.7%	18.2%	9.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	13.2%	1.2%	9.6%	3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.2%	12%	0.8%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	9.6%	6.0%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4%	9.3%	5.3%	16.9%	-7.6%
Degree or Similar	17.2%	22.5%	5.3%	33.8%	-11.3%
Other	6.4%	5.4%	-1.0%	2.8%	2.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.7%	2%	1.3%	0.7%	1.3%
Indian	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	3.1%	-0.9%
Pakistani	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	1.5%	0.6%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	4.1%	3.1%	-1.0%	2.5%	0.6%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.0%	0.1%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	88.1%	84.8%	-3.3%	81.4%	3.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	1.5%	2.2%	0.7%	1.6%	0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 53.5% 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	82.1%	53.5%	-28.6%	83.2%	-29.7%
European Union	8.2%	27.4%	19.2%	6.1%	21.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	7.8%	7.8%	0.8%	7.0%
Africa	4.9%	3%	-1.9%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	4.5%	5.3%	0.8%	5.6%	-0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	1.3%	1.5%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.7%	53.9%	-27.8%	83.2%	-29.3%
10+ Years	1.9%	7.3%	5.4%	9.8%	-2.5%
5-10 Years	2.2%	6.7%	4.5%	2.9%	3.8%
2-5 Years	7.8%	14%	6.2%	2.2%	11.8%
Less than 2 years	6.3%	18.2%	11.9%	1.9%	16.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	44.9%	76.7%	-31.8%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Portugal	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Spain	1.9%	0.4%	1.5%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Poland	6.4%	1.3%	5.1%
Romania	9.4%	0.9%	8.5%
Other EU countries	6.6%	1.5%	5.1%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	3%	0.2%	2.8%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Central and South America	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
No passport held	17.5%	13.5%	4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.2%	37.2%	-4.0%
Christian	53.4%	46.2%	7.2%
Muslim	5.6%	6.5%	-0.9%
Other religion	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Pepper Alley Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pepper Alley was 939.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 441.1% higher than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Pepper Alley has the highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 4th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 469.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,600

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in OX16 5JB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pepper Alley are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cherwell.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Pepper Alley, Banbury, OX16 5JB

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX16 5JB

Average Price
£172,738

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£172,738

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pepper Alley

Average Price
£290,433

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£328,901

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£175,029

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pepper AlleyStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Pepper Alley, Banbury, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building	£150,000	2020-09-24	£175,029
6 Pepper Alley, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2015-05-22	£303,228
6 Pepper Alley, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2009-12-18	£354,422
6 Pepper Alley, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2004-03-26	£329,053

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX16 5JB

Employment

OX16 5JB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	146
Retired	63
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	27
Other	24
Student (economically inactive)	13
Unemployed	11
Looking after home or family	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	14
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	4
Education	4
Human health and social work activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Construction	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Other	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG	3out of 4	408 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW	3out of 4	783 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX	3out of 4	1,041 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Overthorpe Road , OX16 4SB	3out of 4	1,330 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Queensway School Queensway , OX16 9NF	3out of 4	1,356 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY	3out of 4	1,502 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY	3out of 4	1,502 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	1,662 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD	3out of 4	2,624 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ	3out of 4	4,824 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	588 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH	- not rated	726 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL	4out of 4	1,239 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS	- not rated	3,097 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR	- not rated	3,248 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Love Desserts	9 High Street	46 yd
Jenny's Cafe	87 High Street	58 yd
Koukouvagia	5 Broad Street	63 yd
Subway	75 High Street	75 yd
FIREAWAY PIZZA	Unit 1, 10 - 15 Broad Street	82 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cherwell	63 - 67 Broad Street	32 yd
The Wheatsheaf	68 George Street	108 yd
The Wine Vaults	5 - 6 Parsons Street	150 yd
Also Known As	54 - 56 Parsons Street	184 yd
The Old Auctioneer	44 Parsons Street	242 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papa Johns	6 George Street	64 yd
Banbury Fish Bar	7 - 8 Broad Street	65 yd
Royal Kebab And Pizza	55 Broad Street	73 yd
Banbury Kebab And Burger House	7 Market Place	86 yd
1st Eat	48C Broad Street	112 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	23 High Street	158 yd
Maxi FreshCo	62 - 63 High Street	167 yd
One Below	76 - 77 Castle Quay	226 yd
Farmfoods Ltd	Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street	342 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street	health and fitness suite	77 yd
Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET	health and fitness suite	290 yd
Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET	health and fitness suite	303 yd
Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	394 yd
Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	474 yd
St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD	grass pitches	493 yd
Energie Fitness (Banbury) ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL MIDDLETON ROAD	health and fitness suite	777 yd
Ep Gym Riverside	health and fitness suite	784 yd
Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD	grass pitches	799 yd
Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE	grass pitches	816 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of OX16 5JB