West Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 9RZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 9RZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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	52.8%	54%	1.2%	51.0%	3.0%
Male	47.2%	46%	-1.2%	49.0%	-3.0%

Partnership Status

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	42.3%	34.3%	-8.0%	37.9%	-3.6%
Married: Opposite sex	38.5%	37.8%	-0.7%	44.2%	-6.4%
Separated	5.9%	1.9%	-4.0%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	10.5%	11.9%	1.4%	9.1%	2.8%
Widowed	2.9%	14.1%	11.2%	6.1%	8.0%

Health

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	52.1%	47.1%	-5.0%	48.4%	-1.3%
Good health	33.7%	25.2%	-8.5%	33.6%	-8.4%
Fair health	12.8%	19.9%	7.1%	12.7%	7.2%
Bad health	1.4%	5.9%	4.5%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	0%	2%	2.0%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.1%	22%	6.9%	18.2%	3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	9.5%	-1.4%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.7%	8.7%	-11.0%	13.4%	-4.7%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	5.4%	1.2%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	10.6%	-2.0%	16.9%	-6.3%
Degree or Similar	33.9%	38.2%	4.3%	33.8%	4.4%
Other	3.8%	5.7%	1.9%	2.8%	2.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	3.1%	-2.9%
Pakistani	2.1%	2.2%	0.1%	2.7%	-0.5%
Other Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	1.0%	-0.5%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.2%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.2%
White	92.2%	90%	-2.2%	81.4%	8.6%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.2% 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	89.4%	80.2%	-9.2%	83.2%	-3.0%
European Union	4.3%	12.2%	7.9%	6.1%	6.1%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	2.8%	2.2%	-0.6%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	2.9%	1.1%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.7%	0.2%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.7%	80.4%	-8.3%	83.2%	-2.8%
10+ Years	0.7%	10.8%	10.1%	9.8%	1.0%
5-10 Years	4.6%	3.4%	-1.2%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	3.9%	-0.7%	1.9%	2.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.5%	76.7%	-8.2%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Spain	1.5%	0.4%	1.1%
Poland	3.9%	1.3%	2.6%
Romania	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Turkey	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	18.3%	13.5%	4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.9%	37.2%	0.7%
Christian	48.7%	46.2%	2.5%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Hindu	0.2%	1.7%	-1.5%
Muslim	3.7%	6.5%	-2.8%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is West Bar Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Bar Street was 152.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

West Bar Street has the 22nd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 43rd highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in OX16 9RZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on West Bar Street are based on 135 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cherwell.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for West Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 9RZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX16 9RZ

Average Price
£271,916

Semi-Detached
£423,941

Terraced
£347,297

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£189,857

Other
£1,348,876

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Bar Street

Average Price
£362,703

Semi-Detached
£584,087

Terraced
£397,377

Detached
£767,309

Flats/Maisonettes
£201,248

Other
£889,351

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West Bar Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 1 Atlantic House, 46 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£128,000	2025-05-16	£132,676
Flat 5 Atlantic House, 46 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£192,500	2024-08-23	£191,728
Flat 19 Atlantic House, 46 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£145,000	2024-08-09	£144,418
Flat 16 Atlantic House, 46 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£142,000	2024-08-02	£141,430
52 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2024-04-15	£148,844

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX16 9RZ

Employment

OX16 9RZ 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 9RZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	134
Retired	119
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Student (economically inactive)	15
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	24
Education	21
Information and communication	14
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Construction	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW	3out of 4	500 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG	3out of 4	740 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Queensway School Queensway , OX16 9NF	3out of 4	744 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT	3out of 4	873 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Fiennes Road , OX16 0ET	3out of 4	1,149 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY	3out of 4	1,162 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY	3out of 4	1,162 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	1,420 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD	3out of 4	2,259 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ	3out of 4	4,333 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	482 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL	4out of 4	576 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH	- not rated	628 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR	- not rated	2,752 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS	- not rated	3,759 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Commonwealth Cafe	Park Gardens Bath Road	143 yd
Banbury Cross Coffee House	10 Horse Fair	247 yd
VanJordans Coffee House	10 Horse Fair	247 yd
The V Lounge	22 South Bar Street	288 yd
Voujon Indian Restaurant	22A South Bar Street	298 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club	Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club The Shades	145 yd
Horse And Jockey	20 West Bar Street	162 yd
The Swan	3 South Bar Street	254 yd
Fever And Zinc	Zinc High Street	383 yd
Dog And Gun	6 North Bar Street	417 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eat well takeaway	7 South Bar Street	256 yd
Antep Kebab House	2 South Bar Street	257 yd
Dominos Pizza	11 South Bar Street	265 yd
The Flying Baguette	44 High Street	346 yd
Master Kebab	46 High Street	357 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmfoods Ltd	Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street	408 yd
Maxi FreshCo	62 - 63 High Street	496 yd
Tesco Express	23 High Street	507 yd
Co-op	55 Mewburn Road	630 yd
One Below	76 - 77 Castle Quay	812 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD	grass pitches	406 yd
Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET	health and fitness suite	483 yd
Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET	health and fitness suite	498 yd
Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool	597 yd
Easington Recreation Ground EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	613 yd
St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD	grass pitches	706 yd
Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street	health and fitness suite	712 yd
Queensway Primary School BRANTWOOD RISE	grass pitches	834 yd
Horton View Sports Ground BETWEEN 20 TO 22 BETWEEN 20 TO 22 HORTON VIEW	grass pitches, tennis courts	981 yd
Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,022 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of OX16 9RZ