West Bar Street is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 9SA 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 West Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 9SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 9RZ, OX16 9SD, OX16 9PP, OX16 9RX, OX16 9PH, OX16 9PJ, OX16 9PR, OX16 9PL, OX16 9RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX16 9SA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 34.8% | 40.1% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 35.8% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 15.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.4% | 58% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 28.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 11.3% | 16.9% | 5.6% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 5.2% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 16.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 42.8% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 84.6% | -11.8% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 69.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 69.8% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 18.3% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 69.1% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 8.4% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 9.5% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Bar Street was 93.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West Bar Street has the 42nd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 95th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.
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 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2013-05-30 | £1,083,600 |
| 15 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2002-08-01 | £809,701 |
| 15 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2000-04-13 | £880,872 |
| Windrush Surgery, 21 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,500 | 1996-09-06 | £389,423 |
OX16 9SA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
OX16 9SA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 162 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway School Queensway , OX16 9NF | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Southam Road , OX16 2EG | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Fields Community School Edmunds Road , OX16 0QT | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Fiennes Road , OX16 0ET | 3out of 4 | 1,181 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 | 1,103 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,103 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 | 1,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,289 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 431 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 573 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 3,764 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Cafe | Park Gardens Bath Road | 204 yd | |
| The V Lounge | 22 South Bar Street | 252 yd | |
| Voujon Indian Restaurant | 22A South Bar Street | 260 yd | |
| Banbury Cross Coffee House | 10 Horse Fair | 263 yd | |
| VanJordans Coffee House | 10 Horse Fair | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse And Jockey | 20 West Bar Street | 183 yd | |
| Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club | Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club The Shades | 188 yd | |
| The Swan | 3 South Bar Street | 245 yd | |
| Fever And Zinc | Zinc High Street | 391 yd | |
| Dog And Gun | 6 North Bar Street | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat well takeaway | 7 South Bar Street | 239 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 11 South Bar Street | 244 yd | |
| Antep Kebab House | 2 South Bar Street | 252 yd | |
| The Flying Baguette | 44 High Street | 353 yd | |
| Master Kebab | 46 High Street | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1b, The Calthorpe Centre Calthorpe Street | 387 yd | |
| Maxi FreshCo | 62 - 63 High Street | 502 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 High Street | 510 yd | |
| Co-op | 55 Mewburn Road | 609 yd | |
| One Below | 76 - 77 Castle Quay | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harriers Banbury Academy BLOXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Curves (Banbury) (Closed) PARSONS STREET | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Spit 'N' Sawdust THE OLD STABLES 49A THE OLD STABLES 49A NORTH BAR STREET | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Easington Recreation Ground EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON PARK EASINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Woodgreen Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 644 yd |
| Club Fitness 2000 (Closed) 10-15 10-15 Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| St Marys Ce Primary School SOUTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Queensway Primary School BRANTWOOD RISE | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Horton View Sports Ground BETWEEN 20 TO 22 BETWEEN 20 TO 22 HORTON VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 921 yd |
| Spiceball Park Sports Centre (Closed) Spiceball Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,038 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.