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OX17 2BW is in Nethercote, Banbury and Cherwell district. OX17 2BW is located in the Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.

StreetScan combines information about Nethercote, Banbury, OX17 2BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX17 2BW 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.3%49.5%-1.8% 51.0% -1.5%
Male48.7%50.5%1.8% 49.0% 1.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around OX17 2BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single37.4%44.5%7.1% 37.9% 6.6%
Married: Opposite sex47.7%38.1%-9.6% 44.2% -6.1%
Married: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Separated1.8%1.3%-0.5% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced10.8%10.6%-0.2% 9.1% 1.5%
Widowed2.3%4.7%2.4% 6.1% -1.4%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.3%51.4%3.1% 48.4% 3.0%
Good health39.9%32%-7.9% 33.6% -1.6%
Fair health8.7%12.3%3.6% 12.7% -0.4%
Bad health2.7%3.9%1.2% 4.0% -0.1%
Very bad health0.4%0.4%0.0% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11.3%14%2.7% 18.2% -4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18%14%-4.0% 9.6% 4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.8%11.5%-4.3% 13.4% -1.9%
Apprenticeship3.6%5.5%1.9% 5.3% 0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels17.6%18.7%1.1% 16.9% 1.8%
Degree or Similar26.1%34%7.9% 33.8% 0.2%
Other7.7%2.1%-5.6% 2.8% -0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian1.9%1.8%-0.1% 3.1% -1.3%
Pakistani0%1.1%1.1% 2.7% -1.6%
Other Asian0.4%1.4%1.0% 1.6% -0.2%
Black African0%1.4%1.4% 2.5% -1.1%
Black Caribbean0%0.4%0.4% 1.0% -0.6%
Other Black0.4%0%-0.4% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0%0.4%0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.1%0.4%-0.7% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
White95.4%93.3%-2.1% 81.4% 11.9%
Other0.4%0%-0.4% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.7%78.1%-11.6% 83.2% -5.1%
European Union4.9%13.4%8.5% 6.1% 7.3%
Rest of Europe0.4%2.5%2.1% 0.8% 1.7%
Africa1.9%2.5%0.6% 2.7% -0.2%
Middle East and Asia1.5%2.8%1.3% 5.6% -2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.1%0.7%-0.4% 1.3% -0.6%
Oceania0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK89.4%77.5%-11.9% 83.2% -5.7%
10+ Years3.4%9.8%6.4% 9.8% 0.0%
5-10 Years1.9%3.2%1.3% 2.9% 0.3%
2-5 Years3%3.9%0.9% 2.2% 1.7%
Less than 2 years2.3%5.6%3.3% 1.9% 3.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.5% 76.7% -7.2%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Spain1.1% 0.4% 0.7%
Poland5.6% 1.3% 4.3%
Romania3.5% 0.9% 2.6%
Other EU countries2.8% 1.5% 1.3%
Other Europe2.8% 0.2% 2.6%
Central and Western Africa1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Southern Asia0.7% 1.2% -0.5%
No passport held11.9% 13.5% -1.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42.8% 37.2% 5.6%
Christian47.7% 46.2% 1.5%
Jewish0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim2.5% 6.5% -4.0%
Sikh1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Not answered5.6% 6.0% -0.4%

Safety

Is OX17 2BW dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around OX17 2BW was 416.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.9% higher than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

OX17 2BW has the 7th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop and the 11th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.6%.



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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,600
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in OX17 2BW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

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 Nethercote, Banbury, OX17 2BW

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX17 2BW

Average Price
£476,472
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£476,472
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in OX17 2BW

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Rose Cottage, Banbury, Oxfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£85,0001996-04-02 £482,139
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Employment

OX17 2BW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee137
Retired35
Self-Employed24
Part-Time Employee20
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Looking after home or family4
Unemployed3
Student (economically inactive)2
Other0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Human health and social work activities21
Education16
Construction15
Other15
Information and communication13
Transport and storage12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Administrative and support service activities11
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Accommodation and food service activities5
Financial and insurance activities5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Overthorpe Road , OX16 4SB
3out of 4 1,244 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Dashwood Banbury Academy
Merton Street , OX16 4RX
3out of 4 1,606 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy
Main Road , Middleton Cheney OX17 2PD
3out of 4 2,357 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
Southam Road , OX16 2EG
3out of 4 2,686 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Avocet Way , Chatsworth Drive OX16 9YA
- not rated 2,852 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chenderit School
Archery Road , Middleton Cheney OX17 2QR
3out of 4 2,888 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
Addison Road , OX16 9DG
3out of 4 3,624 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Futures Institute Banbury
Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY
3out of 4 3,662 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Wykham Park
Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY
3out of 4 3,662 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North Oxfordshire Academy
Drayton Road , OX16 0UD
3out of 4 4,815 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Carrdus School
Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS
- not rated 680 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
St John's Priory School
St John's Road , OX16 5HX
- not rated 2,973 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
English Language Training
49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH
- not rated 2,999 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Frank Wise School
Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL
4out of 4 3,803 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Tudor Hall School
Wykham Park , OX16 9UR
- not rated 5,400 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
OCS CateringThomas Franks Catering, Unit 1 Chalker Way779 yd
CH & CO Catering Group LtdBest Food Logistics Dorcas Road905 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Carrdus School
BLACKLOCKS HILL
grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts662 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s33.3%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s100.0%

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