Kingsway is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 9NX 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 9NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 9NY, OX16 9PQ, OX16 9LR, OX16 9LW, OX16 9LU, OX16 9LT, OX16 9PG, OX16 9LS, OX16 9LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 9NX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents 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 | 54.9% | 48.1% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 45.1% | 51.9% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 9NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 19.3% | 28.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 55.7% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 6.6% | -6.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 34.3% | 39.9% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 43% | 40.3% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 14.4% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 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 | 33.5% | 20.9% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 7.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 12.9% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 31.4% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 87% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 96.4% | 85.4% | -11.0% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 85.4% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 138.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsway has the 23rd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 49th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Kingsway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £309,000 | 2022-02-03 | £335,410 |
| 27 Kingsway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-06-30 | £399,824 |
| 41 Kingsway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2020-12-09 | £386,766 |
| 57 Kingsway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-08-28 | £273,630 |
| 55 Kingsway, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-03-13 | £315,136 |
OX16 9NX 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 9NX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 118 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensway School Queensway , OX16 9NF | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Fiennes Road , OX16 0ET | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 863 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 863 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 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,875 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 323 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 672 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 720 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 4,178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge Outlet @ Banbury College | Cafe At, Banbury And Bicester College Broughton Road | 276 yd | |
| Commonwealth Cafe | Park Gardens Bath Road | 560 yd | |
| Voujon Indian Restaurant | 22A South Bar Street | 614 yd | |
| The V Lounge | 22 South Bar Street | 615 yd | |
| Banbury Cross Coffee House | 10 Horse Fair | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Easington Public House | 135 Bloxham Road | 548 yd | |
| Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club | Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club The Shades | 619 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey | 20 West Bar Street | 626 yd | |
| The Swan | 3 South Bar Street | 670 yd | |
| Fever And Zinc | Zinc High Street | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensway Fish Shop | 63 Mewburn Road | 212 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 11 South Bar Street | 648 yd | |
| Eat well takeaway | 7 South Bar Street | 652 yd | |
| Antep Kebab House | 2 South Bar Street | 680 yd | |
| The Flying Baguette | 44 High Street | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 55 Mewburn Road | 186 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 777 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 935 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Primary School BRANTWOOD RISE | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Easington Recreation Ground EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Horton View Sports Ground BETWEEN 20 TO 22 BETWEEN 20 TO 22 HORTON VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Wykham Park Academy RUSKIN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Blessed George Napier School ADDISON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.