Chetwode Banbury, Cherwell
127 addresses across 4 postcodes (OX16), about 410 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 6804787.
- Energy: 65 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 41, D: 23).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Cherwell costs £2,583 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 53% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 20 m away, and Hanwell Fields (13 hectares) is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 103 to 117 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 127 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Windrush Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 740 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 68 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
65 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (33); House, mid-terrace (21); House, semi-detached (11). Built: 1967-1975 (49); 1976-1982 (10); 1950-1966 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (29); rented (social) (24); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (34 addresses)
- 1 Portway
- 5, Portway
- 11 Portway
- 13, Portway
- 14, Portway
- 15 Portway
- 19, Portway
- 20, Portway
- 21, Portway
- 25 Portway
- 26, Portway
- 27, Portway
- 29, Portway
- 30, Portway
- 38, Portway
- 39, Portway
- 41, Portway
- 52, Portway
- 55, Portway
- 57, Portway
- 58 Portway
- 60, Portway
- 64, Portway
- 67, Portway
- 70, Portway
- 75, Portway
- 80, Portway
- 84, Portway
- 87, Portway
- 88, Portway
- 89, Portway
- 90 Portway
- 97, Portway
- 100, Portway
Council tax
What each band costs in Cherwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,583 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,722 | £2,009 | £2,296 | £2,583 | £3,157 | £3,731 | £4,305 | £5,166 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (100% of about 510 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Admiral Holland, Woodgreen Avenue, Banbury, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Ambulance Station, Cope Road, Banbury, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OX16 1QQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX16 1QF | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| OX16 1QJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX16 1QH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 127 addresses are between 103 m and 117 m above sea level (109 m on average); the ground rises about 14 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX16 1QF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| OX16 1QH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| OX16 1QJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| OX16 1QQ | 100% | 53% | 53% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Banbury 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Kings Sutton 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ironstones Ruscote | 290 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Banbury Town Centre | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 50.5 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Windrush Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Orchard Health Centre | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Horton Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Banbury Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Ruscote, Longelondes Way Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 20 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hanwell Fields 13 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.1 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 230 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 23 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Tooley's boatyard, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tooley's boatyard | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Wroxton Abbey | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grimsbury Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Withycombe Covert | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Grimsbury Woodland Reserve | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Abbey Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Crouch Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Padsdon Bottom | Valley | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 121 | 127 |
6 of the street's 127 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cherwell: see them on the Cherwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 170 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hardwick Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| William Morris Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hanwell Fields Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| North Oxfordshire Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchard Fields Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queensway School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harriers Banbury Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C J Harper Butchers OX16 1DN | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Just wok OX16 1DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Sep 2026 |
| BB WINE STORE LIMITED T/A ONE STOP OX16 1DN | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Ruscote Fish Bar OX16 1PH | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Peking Chef OX16 1PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Co-op OX16 1PH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| The Musketeer OX16 2NZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 4 Good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Hardwick Social Club OX16 1XE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| A & C Fish Bar OX16 0HJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Dhwanee Supermarket OX16 1AS | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Banbury Express Food And Wine OX16 1AS | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Banbury Tropical Limited OX16 0HJ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Leelas OX16 1AS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Danesmoor (36); On or near Chetwode (16); On or near Portway (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, end-terrace (lodged 26 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, semi-detached (lodged 24 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Hardwick Social Club (pub/bar/nightclub, OX16 1XE) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- OX16 1QQ: 40 addresses of 41 in the postcode
- OX16 1QF: 32 addresses
- OX16 1QJ: 31 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- OX16 1QH: 24 addresses
Nearby streets
Danesmoor · Hill View Crescent · Evenlode · Chetwode · Woodfield · Sinclair Avenue · Longelandes Close · Nuffield Drive · Ironstones · Ferriston · Warwick Road · Ruscote Square
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.