Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

HORSE FAIR, OX16 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSE FAIR, OX16 0AH.

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Population

389

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences321
Public order91
Anti-social behaviour66
Criminal damage and arson62
Drugs58

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury

Good209 pupils0.5 km
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Harriers Banbury Academy

Good390 pupils0.5 km
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Frank Wise School

Outstanding121 pupils0.8 km
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Queensway School

Good428 pupils0.9 km
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Dashwood Banbury Academy

Good434 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

Requires Improvement208 pupils1.3 km
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Futures Institute Banbury

Good120 pupils1.4 km
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Wykham Park

Good915 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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