Calthorpe Street is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 8EX is located in the Banbury Cross and Neithrop electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Calthorpe Street, Banbury, OX16 8EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 5EX, OX16 5RE, OX16 5AA, OX16 5ET, OX16 0AA, OX16 5ER, OX16 5LA, OX16 9AA, OX16 5HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 8EX is primarily male, with 60.7% 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% | 39.3% | -8.4% | 51.0% | -11.7% |
| Male | 52.3% | 60.7% | 8.4% | 49.0% | 11.7% |
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 8EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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% | 54.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 27.8% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 45.8% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 41.6% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 16% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 5.5% | -10.4% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 19.6% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 44.8% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 10.3% | 3.7% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 10.1% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 74.1% | 80.4% | 6.3% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 44.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 44.3% | -25.8% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 32.3% | 20.2% | 6.1% | 26.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 10.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 44.3% | -25.1% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 10.2% | 4.8% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 20.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% | 17.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 19.2% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 6% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44% | 76.7% | -32.7% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 14.5% | 0.9% | 13.6% |
| Other EU countries | 9.6% | 1.5% | 8.1% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 6% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Calthorpe Street was 762.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 339.3% higher than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Calthorpe Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 6th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 543.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Calthorpe Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2003-01-24 | £548,742 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway School Queensway , OX16 9NF | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,231 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,231 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 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,519 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 | 341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 509 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 3,429 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chens Cottage | 45 High Street | 87 yd | |
| Banbury Cross Coffee House | 10 Horse Fair | 143 yd | |
| VanJordans Coffee House | 10 Horse Fair | 143 yd | |
| Orinoco | Ground Floor, 57 - 58 High Street | 148 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 60 High Street | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | 3 South Bar Street | 92 yd | |
| Fever And Zinc | Zinc High Street | 105 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey | 20 West Bar Street | 206 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 68 George Street | 231 yd | |
| Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club | Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club The Shades | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Pizza House | 64 - 65 Calthorpe Street | 58 yd | |
| Fat Jacks Kebab & Fried Chicken | 65 Calthorpe Street | 60 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 67 Calthorpe Street | 70 yd | |
| The Flying Baguette | 44 High Street | 85 yd | |
| Antep Kebab House | 2 South Bar Street | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 95 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 182 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 185 yd | |
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 531 yd | |
| Co-op | 55 Mewburn Road | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 297 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 376 yd |
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Easington Recreation Ground EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| Spiceball Leisure Centre CHERWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| Ep Gym Riverside | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.