Stanwell Drive, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2RB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX17 2RB is primarily male, with 53.4% 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	50%	46.6%	-3.4%	51.0%	-4.4%
Male	50%	53.4%	3.4%	49.0%	4.4%

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 vicinity of OX17 2RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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	19.9%	30.6%	10.7%	37.9%	-7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	62.8%	55.4%	-7.4%	44.2%	11.2%
Separated	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	6.5%	5.5%	-1.0%	9.1%	-3.6%
Widowed	9.6%	7.4%	-2.2%	6.1%	1.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.3%	51%	4.7%	48.4%	2.6%
Good health	36.7%	33.2%	-3.5%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	13%	11.6%	-1.4%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	3.1%	3.5%	0.4%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.4%	17.6%	-10.8%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	11.7%	-1.7%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	14.7%	-4.1%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	7.3%	1.2%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	23.8%	10.4%	16.9%	6.9%
Degree or Similar	16.1%	20.5%	4.4%	33.8%	-13.3%
Other	3.8%	4.4%	0.6%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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)
Indian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.8%	99%	0.2%	81.4%	17.6%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	98.8%	97.4%	-1.4%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.6%	0.6%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.5%	97.4%	-1.1%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.5%	76.7%	8.8%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	12.6%	13.5%	-0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40%	37.2%	2.8%
Christian	55.2%	46.2%	9.0%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Stanwell Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanwell Drive was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.2% lower than the Middleton Cheney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Stanwell Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Middleton Cheney and the 259th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in OX17 2RB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Stanwell Drive are based on 35 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Northamptonshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Stanwell Drive, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2RB

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX17 2RB

Average Price
£357,331

Semi-Detached
£356,008

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£359,599

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stanwell Drive

Average Price
£392,244

Semi-Detached
£379,348

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£420,380

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stanwell DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Stanwell Drive, Banbury, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£309,000	2021-04-30	£374,317
40 Stanwell Drive, Banbury, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2020-10-30	£334,057
19 Stanwell Drive, Banbury, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2020-09-09	£293,769
16 Stanwell Drive, Banbury, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£265,100	2019-06-25	£327,912
30 Stanwell Drive, Banbury, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£288,000	2018-02-23	£369,931

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX17 2RB

Employment

OX17 2RB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in OX17 2RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	84
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	22
Education	14
Human health and social work activities	12
Transport and storage	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Primary

	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	712 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy 37 Thorpe Road , Chacombe OX17 2JA	3out of 4	1,622 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Overthorpe Road , OX16 4SB	3out of 4	3,883 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dashwood Banbury Academy Merton Street , OX16 4RX	3out of 4	4,254 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Fields Primary School Wardington Road , OX16 2DF	- not rated	4,793 yd	Free schools	Yes	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	318 yd	Academy converter	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	2,094 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	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
Henry's Cafe	10 High Street, Middleton Cheney		572 yd
Cherwell Edge Golf Club	Cherwell Edge Golf Course, Middleton Road		826 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Dolphin Inn	134 Main Road, Middleton Cheney		712 yd
The New Inn	45 Main Road, Middleton Cheney		916 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
New Mings	14-16 High Street, Middleton Cheney		557 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mid Counties Cooperative	4 High Street, Middleton Cheney		606 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chenderit School ARCHERY ROAD	grass pitches	198 yd
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy MAIN ROAD	grass pitches	683 yd
Cherwell Edge Golf Club	golf	812 yd
Middleton Cheney Playing Field PAVILION AND SPORTS FIELD PAVILION AND SPORTS FIELD ASTROP ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	899 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	70.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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