Kingsway is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 9NU 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 Kingsway, Banbury, OX16 9NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 9NT, OX16 9LP, OX16 9NZ, OX16 9LN, OX16 9LW, OX16 9QB, OX16 9QD, OX16 9NY, OX16 9PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 9NU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 48.5% | 52.2% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 47.8% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 9NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 24.8% | 27.9% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 58.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.1% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 42.3% | 42.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 42.2% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 12.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 26.3% | 18.9% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 15% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 32.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 88.6% | 85.9% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 90.9% | 80.3% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 7.2% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 80.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 3.7% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 68.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsway has the 51st lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 148th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Kingsway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-10-06 | £449,545 |
| 11 Kingsway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-01-06 | £324,143 |
| 11 Kingsway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-04-05 | £282,056 |
| 13 Kingsway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2014-02-14 | £376,110 |
| 7 Kingsway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2013-11-15 | £440,053 |
OX16 9NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Ground Community Primary School Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | - not rated | 304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway School Brantwood Rise , OX16 9NF | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood School Merton Street , OX16 4RX | - not rated | 656 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT | 3out of 4 | 879 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 | 880 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 880 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 960 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 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College Addison Road , OX16 9DG | - not rated | 1,250 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 | 210 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 | 405 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 486 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury Pupil Referral Unit 25-27 West Bar , OX16 9QJ | - not rated | 519 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 530 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madina School , Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge Outlet @ Banbury College | Cafe At, Banbury And Bicester College Broughton Road | 212 yd | |
| Commonwealth Cafe | Park Gardens Bath Road | 374 yd | |
| The V Lounge | 22 South Bar Street | 421 yd | |
| Voujon Indian Restaurant | 22A South Bar Street | 422 yd | |
| Banbury Cross Coffee House | 10 Horse Fair | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club | Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club The Shades | 414 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey | 20 West Bar Street | 417 yd | |
| The Swan | 3 South Bar Street | 464 yd | |
| Fever And Zinc | Zinc High Street | 620 yd | |
| Dog And Gun | 6 North Bar Street | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensway Fish Shop | 63 Mewburn Road | 418 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 11 South Bar Street | 446 yd | |
| Eat well takeaway | 7 South Bar Street | 448 yd | |
| Antep Kebab House | 2 South Bar Street | 473 yd | |
| The Flying Baguette | 44 High Street | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 55 Mewburn Road | 382 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 580 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 728 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 732 yd | |
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Easington Recreation Ground EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Queensway Primary School BRANTWOOD RISE | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Horton View Sports Ground BETWEEN 20 TO 22 BETWEEN 20 TO 22 HORTON VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Wykham Park Academy RUSKIN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 974 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.