Western Crescent is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 9BX 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 Western Crescent, Banbury, OX16 9BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 9BU, OX16 9YP, OX16 9SJ, OX16 9SL, OX16 9SN, OX16 9BT, OX16 9BY, OX16 9HD, OX16 9SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 9BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 51.6% | 52.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.4% | 47.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 25.5% | 35.2% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 47.5% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 6.4% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 50% | 52% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.1% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 27.8% | 17.7% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 11.8% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 18.6% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 32.3% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 93.2% | 82.7% | -10.5% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 91.6% | 76.6% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 11% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 8.4% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 76.3% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 10.2% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Crescent was 58.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Western Crescent has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 184th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Western Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-10-31 | £308,527 |
| 21 Western Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-02-07 | £314,716 |
| 31 Western Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2024-09-10 | £294,471 |
| 25 Western Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-08-12 | £256,530 |
| 23 Western Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-06-07 | £231,612 |
OX16 9BX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Primary School Avocet Way , Chatsworth Drive OX16 9YA | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Avocet Way , Chatsworth Drive OX16 9YA | - not rated | 713 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Community Primary School Avocet Way , OX16 9YA | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood School Merton Street , OX16 4RX | - not rated | 809 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College Addison Road , OX16 9DG | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Addison Road , OX16 9DG | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,396 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 | 1,553 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 | 876 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madina School , Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Banbury Pupil Referral Unit 25-27 West Bar , OX16 9QJ | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 1,887 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Express and Shop | Cafe First Floor, Banbury Railway Station Station Approach | 565 yd | |
| Kebabish Banbury | Part Of, 47D Broad Street | 863 yd | |
| Regs Cafe | 3A Thorpe Way | 879 yd | |
| Salkaara | Ground Floor, 16 Broad Street | 905 yd | |
| FIREAWAY PIZZA | Unit 1, 10 - 15 Broad Street | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury United Football Club | The Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium Station Approach | 328 yd | |
| The Chatsworth | The Chatsworth Chatsworth Drive | 714 yd | |
| The Cherwell | 63 - 67 Broad Street | 965 yd | |
| The Bell | 12 Middleton Road | 965 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 68 George Street | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q Fish - Chatsworth | 79 Chatsworth Drive | 721 yd | |
| Wai Lam House | 85 Chatsworth Drive | 743 yd | |
| Tim Tim Takeaway | 68 Bridge Street | 895 yd | |
| 1st Eat | 48C Broad Street | 897 yd | |
| Royal Kebab And Pizza | 55 Broad Street | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkerts Ltd | Sainsbury's Oxford Road | 674 yd | |
| The Co-op | 75 Chatsworth Drive | 720 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 945 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 1,014 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ep Gym Riverside | health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Banbury United Community Fc Station Approach | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| St John'S Rc Primary School AVOCET WAY | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| The Grange Community Primary School AVOCET WAY | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Akasha Gym (Closed) Unit 8 Unit 8 Thorpe Way | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,071 yd |
| Easington Recreation Ground EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 23.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 23.3% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.