Griffin Close is in Twyford, Banbury and in Cherwell district. OX17 3HR is located in the Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2003-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Griffin Close, Twyford, Banbury, OX17 3HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX17 3JA, OX17 3JS, OX17 3JX, OX17 3HS, OX17 3JU, OX17 3HZ, OX17 3LB, OX17 3JY, OX17 3HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX17 3HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 25.3% | 26.4% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 48.2% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 13.6% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
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 | 55.1% | 49% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 15.1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 7.6% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 14.4% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 32.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 97% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 95.6% | 92.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 92.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Griffin Close was 32.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.5% lower than the Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Griffin Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote and the 175th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Griffin Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-01-13 | £343,294 |
| 15 Griffin Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-12-01 | £408,736 |
| 9 Griffin Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,500 | 2022-04-04 | £400,882 |
| 7 Griffin Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-03-29 | £617,324 |
| 9 Griffin Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2022-03-25 | £386,487 |
OX17 3HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 524 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park Primary School Longford Park Road , Bodicote OX15 4FU | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School White Post Road , Bodicote OX15 4BN | 2out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Sutton Primary Academy Richmond Street , Kings Sutton OX17 3RT | 1out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Community Primary School Avocet Way , OX16 9YA | 3out of 4 | 3,515 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warriner School Banbury Road , Bloxham OX15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Hall School Wykham Park , OX16 9UR | - not rated | 3,991 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 4,476 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloxham School Bloxham , OX15 4PE | - not rated | 4,619 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 4,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 5,214 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pickled Ploughman | The Pickled Ploughman Aynho Road | 691 yd | |
| Harpers Coffee House LTD | The Old Co Op Croft Lane | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adderbury Bowls Club | Adderbury Bowls Club Oxford Road | 307 yd | |
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion The Green | 672 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | Coach And Horses The Green | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Rawlins C Of E Primary School AYNHO ROAD | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Banbury West End Lawn Tennis And Squash Club MEADOW VIEW | squash courts, tennis courts | 832 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 | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.