Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

WOODGREEN AVENUE, OX16 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODGREEN AVENUE, OX16 0AX.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX16 0AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

OX16 0AX has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

OX16 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodgreen Avenue, 0.2km from Wood Green in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Ruscote ward and the Banbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OX16 0AX is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00144986 (shared with 12 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 0AX. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.9%
Asian / British Asian14.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX16 0AX has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences138
Public order40
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson29
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.4 km
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Frank Wise School

Outstanding121 pupils0.4 km
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Orchard Fields Community School

Good392 pupils0.6 km
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Queensway School

Good428 pupils0.7 km
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Hill View Primary School

Good489 pupils0.9 km
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Harriers Banbury Academy

Good390 pupils1.0 km
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William Morris Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury

Good209 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza1.0 km
  • Chicken Delight0.7 km
  • Fairway Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Just Wok0.9 km
  • On Ho Take Away0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Costcutter/V5 Superstore1.0 km
  • Banbury Express Food And Wine0.6 km
  • C J Harper Butchers0.9 km
  • Cockhorse Service Station0.7 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Dog And Gun1.0 km
  • Horse And Jockey0.8 km
  • The Swan1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Church House0.9 km
  • The V Lounge1.0 km
  • 3flavours1.0 km
  • Carls Kitchen0.7 km
  • La Foglia Italian Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Cromwell Lodge Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banbury1.8 km
  • Kings Sutton6.8 km
  • Heyford16.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gillett Road0.0 km
  • Penrose Drive0.1 km
  • Gillett Rd HAR DEL0.1 km
  • Deacon Way0.2 km
  • Beatrice Drive DEL0.2 km