Broughton Road is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 9QJ 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 Broughton Road, Banbury, OX16 9QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 9RL, OX16 9QH, OX16 0BA, OX16 0AS, OX16 9QL, OX16 9NG, OX16 9NQ, OX16 0LQ, OX16 9QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 9QJ is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 50.6% | 46% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 54% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 | 36.7% | 37.9% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 45.7% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 9.6% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 46.8% | 45.1% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 39.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 12.3% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19.2% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 36.1% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.9% | 95.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 96.3% | 88.1% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 87.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.4% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broughton Road was 96.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broughton Road has the 40th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 87th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226 Broughton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2016-02-02 | £278,761 |
| 222 Broughton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2003-09-01 | £351,355 |
| 226 Broughton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, a newly built property | £16,800 | 1997-02-10 | £98,346 |
OX16 9QJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway School Queensway , OX16 9NF | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Fiennes Road , OX16 0ET | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Crescent , OX16 1DN | 3out of 4 | 1,364 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 | 1,175 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,175 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 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,886 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 | 121 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 4,455 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 | 378 yd | |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre | Woodgreen Leisure Centre Woodgreen Avenue | 557 yd | |
| Commonwealth Cafe | Park Gardens Bath Road | 707 yd | |
| The V Lounge | 22 South Bar Street | 930 yd | |
| Voujon Indian Restaurant | 22A South Bar Street | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Easington Public House | 135 Bloxham Road | 817 yd | |
| Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club | Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club The Shades | 820 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey | 20 West Bar Street | 856 yd | |
| The Swan | 3 South Bar Street | 944 yd | |
| Fever And Zinc | Zinc High Street | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensway Fish Shop | 63 Mewburn Road | 307 yd | |
| On Ho Take Away | 74 Orchard Way | 661 yd | |
| Mumma Sue's | 70 - 72 Orchard Way | 667 yd | |
| Eat well takeaway | 7 South Bar Street | 937 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 11 South Bar Street | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 55 Mewburn Road | 263 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Primary School BRANTWOOD RISE | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 544 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School FIENNES ROAD | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Easington Recreation Ground EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Princess Diana Park (Closed) Bretch Hill | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Orchard Fields Community Primary School EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Horton View Sports Ground BETWEEN 20 TO 22 BETWEEN 20 TO 22 HORTON VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,086 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.