Church Lane is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 5LX 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 Church Lane, Banbury, OX16 5LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 5LZ, OX16 5LR, OX16 5UD, OX16 5LS, OX16 5LY, OX16 5NA, OX16 5LW, OX16 5NB, OX16 5JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 5LX is primarily male, with 54% 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% | 46% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 52.3% | 54% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 5LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 53.3% | 56.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 24.9% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 51.4% | 54.9% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 30% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 20.7% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 4.3% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 10.1% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 21.2% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 32.7% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 10.3% | 3.8% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 74.1% | 71.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 50.6% 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 | 70.1% | 50.6% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 23.6% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 6.4% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 11% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 50.6% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 13.9% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 10.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 12.2% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.6% | 76.7% | -31.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 7.5% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Other Europe | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 501.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 189.1% higher than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 10th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 334.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 - 38 Church Lane, Banbury, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2019-06-13 | £44,636 |
| 39 Church Lane, Banbury, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2016-11-28 | £413,827 |
| 37 - 38 Church Lane, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2011-01-31 | £309,153 |
OX16 5LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Other | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 318 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway School Queensway , OX16 9NF | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,490 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,490 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 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,779 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 586 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 745 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 3,244 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Expresso | 4A Church Lane | 34 yd | |
| Pizza Calzone | Ground Floor, 35 - 38 Parsons Street | 65 yd | |
| Jay Pur | 39A Parsons Street | 66 yd | |
| Jool | 27 Parsons Street | 71 yd | |
| Zushi | 12 Parsons Street | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Auctioneer | 44 Parsons Street | 66 yd | |
| The Wine Vaults | 5 - 6 Parsons Street | 78 yd | |
| Also Known As | 54 - 56 Parsons Street | 110 yd | |
| White Horse | 50 - 52 North Bar Street | 113 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 68 George Street | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K2 | 39 Parsons Street | 66 yd | |
| Siam House | 48 Parsons Street | 110 yd | |
| Rock & Roll Bar Baguette Shop | 1 Parsons Street | 130 yd | |
| Eslend Go Huo | 53 High Street | 137 yd | |
| Master Kebab | 46 High Street | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 102 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 131 yd | |
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 289 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 315 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 109 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 125 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 570 yd |
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Banbury) ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 934 yd |
| Ep Gym Riverside | health and fitness suite | 953 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.