Main Road is in Middleton Cheney, Banbury and in West Northamptonshire district. OX17 2LU is located in the Middleton Cheney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX17 2LT, OX17 2NQ, OX17 2LW, OX17 2LX, OX17 2LR, OX17 2SU, OX17 2LE, OX17 2LB, OX17 2LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX17 2LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 52.3% | 53.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 OX17 2LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 19.8% | 26.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.9% | 56.5% | -10.4% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 12.5% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 62.3% | 61% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 30.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around OX17 2LU this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 6.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 19.7% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 44.8% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 92.8% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97% | 94.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 95.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.7% lower than the Middleton Cheney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Middleton Cheney and the 262nd lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Main Road, Banbury, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2022-12-07 | £693,878 |
| 67 Main Road, Banbury, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £397,500 | 2017-07-28 | £522,705 |
| 65 Main Road, Banbury, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2015-11-06 | £626,379 |
| 57 Main Road, Banbury, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2012-12-07 | £659,003 |
| 57 Main Road, Banbury, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2010-06-04 | £637,244 |
OX17 2LU 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 | 181 |
| Part-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Cheney Primary Academy Main Road , Middleton Cheney OX17 2PD | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy 37 Thorpe Road , Chacombe OX17 2JA | 3out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Overthorpe Road , OX16 4SB | 3out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX | 3out of 4 | 4,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farthinghoe Primary School Main Road , Farthinghoe NN13 5PA | 4out of 4 | 4,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chenderit School Archery Road , Middleton Cheney OX17 2QR | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrdus School Overthorpe Hall , Banbury OX17 2BS | - not rated | 2,321 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry's Cafe | 10 High Street, Middleton Cheney | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | 45 Main Road, Middleton Cheney | 266 yd | |
| Dolphin Inn | 134 Main Road, Middleton Cheney | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mings | 14-16 High Street, Middleton Cheney | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Counties Cooperative | 4 High Street, Middleton Cheney | 519 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middleton Cheney Primary Academy MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Middleton Cheney Playing Field PAVILION AND SPORTS FIELD PAVILION AND SPORTS FIELD ASTROP ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 537 yd |
| Chenderit School ARCHERY ROAD | grass pitches | 657 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 | 87.5% |
| 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.