Area Analysis Cherwell, South East

OX16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OX16 postcode area.

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Population

52,735

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,988 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
workEmployment
10/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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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.

home £283,363 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.4%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences7593
Anti-social behaviour1761
Shoplifting1589
Public order1579
Criminal damage and arson1432

school Local Schools

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Futures Institute Banbury

Good120 pupils
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Orchard Fields Community School

Good392 pupils
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Queensway School

Good428 pupils
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The Grange Community Primary School

Good303 pupils
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St Leonard's Church of England Primary School

Good344 pupils
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Frank Wise School

Outstanding121 pupils
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North Oxfordshire Academy

Good1007 pupils
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Hanwell Fields Community School

Good457 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Banbury House Hotel
  • Miller & Carter Banbury
  • Premier Inn
  • Premier Inn Hotels Limited
  • Whately Hall Hotel
  • + 9 more
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • The Mill Arts Centre
  • Thomas Franks @ Prodrive
  • Ugly Mug
  • Visit And Taste
  • Woodgreen Leisure Centre
  • + 73 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Co-op
  • Co-op
  • Farmfoods Ltd
  • Iceland Foods Ltd
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • Doner & Desserts
  • K2
  • Mar And Rocha
  • Mr Rice
  • Original Gyro Smash
  • + 56 more
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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Aldi Gmbh & Co KG
  • Banbury Convenience Store
  • Bao Giang Oriental Supermarket
  • Dhwanee Supermarket
  • Iceland Freezer Centre
  • + 64 more