OX16 0AQ is an active urban area on The Leys, 0.4km from Banbury in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward and the Banbury constituency.
Day-to-day life in OX16 0AQ has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for OX16 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00144877 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE LEYS, OX16 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LEYS, OX16 0AQ.
410
50
£ 50,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 50, OX16 0AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 0AQ. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX16 0AQ is above average at 125 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
Hill View Primary School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- HKS Banbury0.7 km
- A & Y Grocers0.5 km
- Bridge Street Food And Wine0.6 km
- Costcutter/V5 Superstore0.2 km
- Egg free cake box0.4 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Easington House0.7 km
- Prospect Guest House0.9 km
- The Lismore Hotel0.7 km
- Avonlea Guest House0.5 km
- Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Voujon Indian Restaurant0.4 km
- Cafe Nero0.4 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.2 km
- Chens Cottage0.2 km
- GLORIA JEANS COFFEES0.3 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.3 km
- Banbury Kebab And Burger House0.4 km
- Chicken Shed0.5 km
- D’Moodz Caribbean Cuisine0.5 km
- Eslend Go Huo0.2 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Fever And Zinc0.2 km
- The Bell1.0 km
- The Cherwell0.4 km
- White Horse0.1 km
- Dog And Gun0.1 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.4 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- One Below0.4 km
- Maxi FreshCo0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury0.9 km
- Kings Sutton6.2 km
- Heyford16.2 km
Bus Stops
- Horse Fair0.1 km
- Horse Fair0.1 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Calthorpe Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX160AQ · Data under Open Government Licence