Vera Wood Close is in Adderbury, Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX17 3FX is located in the Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2018-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vera Wood Close, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX17 3HT, OX17 3HY, OX17 3NN, OX17 3HU, OX17 3SH, OX17 3NQ, OX17 3HX, OX17 3HZ, OX17 3PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX17 3FX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 50.9% | 52.4% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.6% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.6% | 34.2% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 45.5% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 9.8% | -5.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 42.7% | 49.6% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37.7% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.3% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 2.3% | -5.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 22.3% | 15.6% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 21% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 35.1% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 95% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 94.7% | 91.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 90% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vera Wood Close was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% higher than the Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vera Wood Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote and the 210th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Vera Wood Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-08-29 | £403,473 |
| 4 Vera Wood Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-09-05 | £756,116 |
| 10 Vera Wood Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2023-07-27 | £411,822 |
| 9 Vera Wood Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2022-03-18 | £707,171 |
| 13 Vera Wood Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £279,995 | 2021-07-23 | £317,918 |
OX17 3FX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Rawlins Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Aynho Road , Adderbury OX17 3NH | - not rated | 110 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School Aynho Road , Adderbury OX17 3NH | 3out of 4 | 110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park Primary School Longford Park Road , Bodicote OX15 4FU | 4out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School White Post Road , Bodicote OX15 4BN | 3out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School White Post Road , Bodicote OX15 4BN | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College Addison Road , OX16 9DG | - not rated | 4,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Addison Road , OX16 9DG | 3out of 4 | 4,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | - not rated | 4,300 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 4,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oxfordshire College and School of Art Broughton Road , OX16 9QA | - not rated | 5,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxham Grove Academy Bloxham Grove Road , OX15 4UL | - not rated | 3,996 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 4,246 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bloxham School Bloxham , OX15 4PE | - not rated | 4,662 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 4,892 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 5,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpers Coffee House LTD | The Old Co Op Croft Lane | 340 yd | |
| The Pickled Ploughman | The Pickled Ploughman Aynho Road | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach And Horses | Coach And Horses The Green | 296 yd | |
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion The Green | 299 yd | |
| Adderbury Bowls Club | Adderbury Bowls Club Oxford Road | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Rawlins C Of E Primary School AYNHO ROAD | grass pitches | 107 yd |
| Banbury West End Lawn Tennis And Squash Club MEADOW VIEW | squash courts, tennis courts | 472 yd |
| Lucy Plackett Playing Field LUCY PLACKETT PLAYING FIELD LUCY PLACKETT PLAYING FIELD ROUND CLOSE ROAD | grass pitches | 843 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 | 31.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.