Hornbeam Close is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 9RL is located in the Banbury Cross and Neithrop electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hornbeam Close, Banbury, OX16 9RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 9QH, OX16 0AS, OX16 9QQ, OX16 0BA, OX16 9NQ, OX16 0DY, OX16 9NG, OX16 0DS, OX16 9QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 9RL 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 Hornbeam Close was 104.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hornbeam Close has the 32nd highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 76th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Hornbeam Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-10-13 | £207,591 |
| 5 Hornbeam Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2022-08-16 | £167,518 |
| 3 Hornbeam Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-03-19 | £209,272 |
| Garage 10, 2 Hornbeam Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-09-18 | £282,829 |
| 9 Hornbeam Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2017-12-15 | £222,843 |
OX16 9RL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensway School Brantwood Rise , OX16 9NF | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Ground Community Primary School Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Neithrop County Junior School Prescott Close , OX16 0RD | - not rated | 772 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 | 1,079 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,132 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 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College Addison Road , OX16 9DG | - not rated | 1,523 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 | 307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Pupil Referral Unit 25-27 West Bar , OX16 9QJ | - not rated | 78 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 80 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 869 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 942 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madina School , Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH | - not rated | 2,058 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 | 307 yd | |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre | Woodgreen Leisure Centre Woodgreen Avenue | 494 yd | |
| Commonwealth Cafe | Park Gardens Bath Road | 631 yd | |
| The V Lounge | 22 South Bar Street | 868 yd | |
| Banbury Cross Coffee House | 10 Horse Fair | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club | Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club The Shades | 746 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey | 20 West Bar Street | 785 yd | |
| The Easington Public House | 135 Bloxham Road | 833 yd | |
| The Swan | 3 South Bar Street | 876 yd | |
| Dog And Gun | 6 North Bar Street | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensway Fish Shop | 63 Mewburn Road | 324 yd | |
| On Ho Take Away | 74 Orchard Way | 616 yd | |
| Mumma Sue's | 70 - 72 Orchard Way | 622 yd | |
| Eat well takeaway | 7 South Bar Street | 870 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 11 South Bar Street | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 55 Mewburn Road | 270 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Primary School BRANTWOOD RISE | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School FIENNES ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Easington Recreation Ground EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Princess Diana Park (Closed) Bretch Hill | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Orchard Fields Community Primary School EDMUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,078 yd |
| Horton View Sports Ground BETWEEN 20 TO 22 BETWEEN 20 TO 22 HORTON VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,082 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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 | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.