OX16 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodgreen Avenue, 0.1km from Wood Green in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward and the Banbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX16 0AS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, down 13.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for OX16 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00144948 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODGREEN AVENUE, OX16 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODGREEN AVENUE, OX16 0AS.
409
35
£ 48,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX16 0AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
With 37% social renting, OX16 0AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 13.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX16 0AS. The average age is 34.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
Semi-Detached
£ 247,000
1 sales · Mean £ 247,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX16 0AS has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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
Frank Wise School
Queensway School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Orchard Fields Community School
Harriers Banbury Academy
Wykham Park
Futures Institute Banbury
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Voujon Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- The V Lounge0.9 km
- Carls Kitchen0.7 km
- VanJordans Coffee House0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.9 km
- Chicken Delight0.9 km
- On Ho Take Away0.5 km
- A & C Fish Bar0.9 km
- Eat well takeaway0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Costcutter/V5 Superstore1.0 km
- Banbury Express Food And Wine0.9 km
- Cockhorse Service Station0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Horse And Jockey0.8 km
- The Easington Public House0.9 km
- The Swan0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury1.8 km
- Kings Sutton6.6 km
- Heyford15.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bretch Hill0.1 km
- Bretch Hill0.1 km
- Deacon Way0.1 km
- Beatrice Drive DEL0.2 km
- Hornbeam Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX160AS · Data under Open Government Licence