Castle Street is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 5NX 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 Castle Street, Banbury, OX16 5NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 5NG, OX16 2AZ, OX16 5NU, OX16 5UL, OX16 5NB, OX16 2AU, OX16 5LJ, OX16 5LW, OX16 0TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX16 5NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50% | 48.1% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 35.7% | 38.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 29.4% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 11% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
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 | 39.3% | 39.5% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 17.6% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 17.9% | 26.1% | 8.2% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 7.4% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 30.1% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 15.6% | 3.4% | -12.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.9% | 82.7% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 57.2% 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 | 76.2% | 57.2% | -19.0% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 25.1% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 19.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 57.2% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 11.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 9.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 9.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.4% | 76.7% | -29.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 9.2% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 10% | 1.5% | 8.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Street was 136.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 52nd highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Castle Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2002-07-05 | £155,194 |
OX16 5NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OX16 5NX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Retired | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England (VC) Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG | - not rated | 256 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 | 256 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood School Merton Street , OX16 4RX | - not rated | 616 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Ground Community Primary School Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | - not rated | 972 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,699 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,790 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 | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College Addison Road , OX16 9DG | - not rated | 1,898 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 | 1,019 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 | 784 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madina School , Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 928 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury Pupil Referral Unit 25-27 West Bar , OX16 9QJ | - not rated | 1,387 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JT Davies | Castle House, 25, Cornhill Market Place | 74 yd | |
| Waterfall Elior Limited | 27, Foxhall Court School Lane | 117 yd | |
| Mogul Tandoori Restaurant | 58 Parsons Street | 121 yd | |
| Muffin Break Banbury | 18 Castle Quay | 131 yd | |
| Tap Social Movement | Unit B1, Lock29 Castle Quay | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Also Known As | 54 - 56 Parsons Street | 121 yd | |
| The Wine Vaults | 5 - 6 Parsons Street | 165 yd | |
| The Three Pigeons Inn | 3 Southam Road | 198 yd | |
| The Old Auctioneer | 44 Parsons Street | 207 yd | |
| White Horse | 50 - 52 North Bar Street | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siam House | 48 Parsons Street | 121 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 30 Castle Quay | 125 yd | |
| Vintage Teas | Unit D2, Lock29 Castle Quay | 154 yd | |
| Mr Souvlaki | Unit H5, Lock29 Castle Quay | 154 yd | |
| Boba Bros | Unit H6, Lock29 Castle Quay | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 151 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 318 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 339 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 538 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 225 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 238 yd |
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 345 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 397 yd |
| Moorfields Park WELLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Banbury) ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL ST. LEONARDS SCHOOL MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Ep Gym Riverside | health and fitness suite | 1,033 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 | 7.1% |
| 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.