Elton Road is in Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX16 9YH 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 Elton Road, Banbury, OX16 9YH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX16 9YA, OX16 9YB, OX16 9YL, OX16 9TT, OX16 9TG, OX16 9UB, OX16 9YD, OX16 9UF, OX16 9UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX16 9YH is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 48.8% | 46.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 53.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 9YH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 25.3% | 25.1% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 58.8% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 53% | 49.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34.5% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.5% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.2% | 16.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 13.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18.8% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 26% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.1% | 89.2% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 91% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 91% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 90.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elton Road was 126.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Elton Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 57th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Elton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-05-20 | £353,572 |
| 84 Elton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-09-23 | £378,352 |
| 59 Elton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-03-19 | £417,465 |
| 82 Elton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2018-11-09 | £320,714 |
| 86 Elton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2018-02-08 | £355,002 |
OX16 9YH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 9YH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Community Primary School Avocet Way , OX16 9YA | 3out of 4 | 79 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Avocet Way , Chatsworth Drive OX16 9YA | - not rated | 223 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School White Post Road , Bodicote OX15 4BN | 2out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harriers Banbury Academy Harriers View , Bloxham Road OX16 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park Primary School Longford Park Road , Bodicote OX15 4FU | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road , OX16 0UD | 3out of 4 | 3,910 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 | 1,048 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 3,741 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Tea Room Limited | Stanbridge House Ruskin Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chatsworth | The Chatsworth Chatsworth Drive | 203 yd | |
| Banbury United Football Club | The Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium Station Approach | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q Fish - Chatsworth | 79 Chatsworth Drive | 136 yd | |
| Wai Lam House | 85 Chatsworth Drive | 191 yd | |
| Greggs | Banbury Service Station Oxford Road | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 75 Chatsworth Drive | 126 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkerts Ltd | Sainsbury's Oxford Road | 353 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Grange Community Primary School AVOCET WAY | grass pitches | 191 yd |
| St John'S Rc Primary School AVOCET WAY | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Easington Sports Football Club ADDISON ROAD | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Blessed George Napier School ADDISON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Bishop Loveday C Of E Primary School WHITE POST ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Horton View Sports Ground BETWEEN 20 TO 22 BETWEEN 20 TO 22 HORTON VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 929 yd |
| Banbury Cricket Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION WHITE POST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Bodicote Sports Ground KINGSFIELD RECREATION GROUND KINGSFIELD RECREATION GROUND WHITE POST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Wykham Park Academy RUSKIN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,074 yd |
| Banbury United Community Fc Station Approach | grass pitches | 1,080 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.61 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.