OX16 0AH is an active urban area on Horse Fair, 0.4km from Banbury in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward and the Banbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OX16 0AH offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for OX16 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00144878 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORSE FAIR, OX16 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSE FAIR, OX16 0AH.
389
39
£ 50,600 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX16 0AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates OX16 0AH — age 39, 40% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX16 0AH. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX16 0AH is above average at 111 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
Harriers Banbury Academy
Frank Wise School
Queensway School
Dashwood Banbury Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Futures Institute Banbury
Wykham Park
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Easington Post Office1.0 km
- HKS Banbury0.6 km
- A & Y Grocers0.4 km
- Bridge Street Food And Wine0.6 km
- Costcutter/V5 Superstore0.1 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Easington House0.6 km
- Prospect Guest House0.8 km
- The Lismore Hotel0.6 km
- Avonlea Guest House0.6 km
- Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Voujon Indian Restaurant0.2 km
- Cafe Nero0.5 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.2 km
- Chens Cottage0.1 km
- GLORIA JEANS COFFEES0.4 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.2 km
- Banbury Kebab And Burger House0.4 km
- Chicken Shed0.5 km
- D’Moodz Caribbean Cuisine0.5 km
- Eslend Go Huo0.2 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Fever And Zinc0.1 km
- The Bell1.0 km
- The Cherwell0.4 km
- White Horse0.2 km
- Dog And Gun0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.2 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- One Below0.5 km
- Maxi FreshCo0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury0.9 km
- Kings Sutton6.1 km
- Heyford16.0 km
Bus Stops
- Horse Fair0.1 km
- Horse Fair0.1 km
- Calthorpe Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- West Bar Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX160AH · Data under Open Government Licence