OX16 is a postcode district in Cherwell, South East, covering 1316 active and 1280 retired postcodes.
The largest share of OX16 (9%) is characterised by a working-class area with settled European families facing economic pressures, alongside a council estate or housing association area with many young families (8%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes OX16 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in OX16 are around £283k, down 7.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across OX16 at 335 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OX16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
OX16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OX16 postcode area.
52,735
40
£ 46,988 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
OX16 is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £283k. Property prices are trending down 7.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Futures Institute Banbury
Orchard Fields Community School
Queensway School
The Grange Community Primary School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Frank Wise School
North Oxfordshire Academy
Hanwell Fields Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Banbury House Hotel
- Miller & Carter Banbury
- Premier Inn
- Premier Inn Hotels Limited
- Whately Hall Hotel
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Also Known As
- Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club
- Banbury United Football Club
- The Apothecary Tap
- The Coach And Horses
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- The Mill Arts Centre
- Thomas Franks @ Prodrive
- Ugly Mug
- Visit And Taste
- Woodgreen Leisure Centre
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Co-op
- Co-op
- Co-op
- Farmfoods Ltd
- Iceland Foods Ltd
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Doner & Desserts
- K2
- Mar And Rocha
- Mr Rice
- Original Gyro Smash
- + 56 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Aldi Gmbh & Co KG
- Banbury Convenience Store
- Bao Giang Oriental Supermarket
- Dhwanee Supermarket
- Iceland Freezer Centre
- + 64 more
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