Badger Way is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 9UD is located in the Banbury Calthorpe and Easington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Badger Way, Banbury, OX16 9UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 9UA, OX16 9TY, OX16 9UG, OX16 9TX, OX16 9UQ, OX16 9TD, OX16 9YR, OX16 9TB, OX16 9YT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX16 9UD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.3% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.7% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9UD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 24.5% | 25.3% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 58.6% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 57.1% | 49.4% | -7.7% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 37.5% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 13% | 13.1% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 10.2% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 22.2% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 26.5% | -1.3% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.4% | 90% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 91.8% | 88.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 88.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Badger Way was 115.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Badger Way has the 28th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 65th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Badger Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-04-29 | £272,164 |
| 11 Badger Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-10-29 | £308,824 |
| 2 Badger Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2013-12-13 | £340,888 |
| 10 Badger Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2011-10-31 | £320,101 |
| 1 Badger Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2008-11-28 | £319,392 |
OX16 9UD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Primary School Avocet Way , Chatsworth Drive OX16 9YA | - not rated | 443 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Community Primary School Avocet Way , OX16 9YA | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School White Post Road , Bodicote OX15 4BN | 2out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park Primary School Longford Park Road , Bodicote OX15 4FU | - not rated | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Addison Road , OX16 9DG | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 4,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 3,553 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chatsworth | The Chatsworth Chatsworth Drive | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wai Lam House | 85 Chatsworth Drive | 297 yd | |
| Q Fish - Chatsworth | 79 Chatsworth Drive | 363 yd | |
| Greggs | Banbury Service Station Oxford Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 75 Chatsworth Drive | 374 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkerts Ltd | Sainsbury's Oxford Road | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S Rc Primary School AVOCET WAY | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| The Grange Community Primary School AVOCET WAY | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Bishop Loveday C Of E Primary School WHITE POST ROAD | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Bodicote Sports Ground KINGSFIELD RECREATION GROUND KINGSFIELD RECREATION GROUND WHITE POST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.