Windmill Close is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 9BN is located in the Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Close, Banbury, OX16 9BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 9BH, OX16 9DE, OX16 9BW, OX16 9DF, OX16 9BL, OX16 9BQ, OX16 9DD, OX16 9BJ, OX16 5HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 9BN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 53.3% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 46.7% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX16 9BN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.6% | 31.2% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 51.1% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 11% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 48.8% | 46.6% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13.8% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.7% | 14.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 8.9% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 13.6% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 36.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.4% | 84.5% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 81.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 81.6% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 81.3% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.1% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Close was 14.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.7% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Windmill Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-03-11 | £328,298 |
| 1 Windmill Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2015-07-23 | £353,212 |
| 11 Windmill Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2013-04-19 | £306,105 |
| 17 Windmill Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2011-05-31 | £322,548 |
| 1 Windmill Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2010-06-04 | £309,729 |
OX16 9BN 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,709 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 | 428 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Ground Community Primary School Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Avocet Way , Chatsworth Drive OX16 9YA | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Community Primary School Avocet Way , OX16 9YA | 3out of 4 | 734 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 | 960 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 960 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College Addison Road , OX16 9DG | - not rated | 967 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Addison Road , OX16 9DG | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,083 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 399 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madina School , Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Banbury Pupil Referral Unit 25-27 West Bar , OX16 9QJ | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voujon Indian Restaurant | 22A South Bar Street | 574 yd | |
| Kebabish Banbury | Part Of, 47D Broad Street | 586 yd | |
| The V Lounge | 22 South Bar Street | 587 yd | |
| Chocoberry | Suite 4, 25 High Street | 673 yd | |
| Salkaara | Ground Floor, 16 Broad Street | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | 3 South Bar Street | 689 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 68 George Street | 693 yd | |
| Banbury United Football Club | The Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium Station Approach | 705 yd | |
| The Cherwell | 63 - 67 Broad Street | 731 yd | |
| Fever And Zinc | Zinc High Street | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Eat | 48C Broad Street | 633 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 11 South Bar Street | 642 yd | |
| Eat well takeaway | 7 South Bar Street | 661 yd | |
| Banbury Pizza House | 64 - 65 Calthorpe Street | 670 yd | |
| Fat Jacks Kebab & Fried Chicken | 65 Calthorpe Street | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 558 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkerts Ltd | Sainsbury's Oxford Road | 596 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 697 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 727 yd | |
| The Co-op | 75 Chatsworth Drive | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ep Gym Riverside | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Easington Recreation Ground EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| St John'S Rc Primary School AVOCET WAY | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Banbury United Community Fc Station Approach | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Horton View Sports Ground BETWEEN 20 TO 22 BETWEEN 20 TO 22 HORTON VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 732 yd |
| The Grange Community Primary School AVOCET WAY | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 936 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% |
| Median download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.