Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

BALMORAL AVENUE, OX16 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALMORAL AVENUE, OX16 0BB.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. OX16 0BB's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £304k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £304k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

OX16 0BB is a sought-after residential area on Balmoral Avenue, 0.6km from Wood Green in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Calthorpe and Easington ward and the Banbury constituency.

For serious buyers, OX16 0BB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £304k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for OX16 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00169024 (shared with 13 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 0BB. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 340,000

2 sales · Mean £ 340,000

Semi-Detached

£ 232,000

1 sales · Mean £ 232,000

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

OX16 0BB has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences51
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order13
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.6 km
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Queensway School

Good428 pupils0.6 km
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Frank Wise School

Outstanding121 pupils0.6 km
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Orchard Fields Community School

Good392 pupils0.8 km
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Futures Institute Banbury

Good120 pupils1.2 km
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Wykham Park

Good915 pupils1.2 km
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Harriers Banbury Academy

Good390 pupils1.2 km
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William Morris Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Saltway Farm Shop0.5 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Nisa Local1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chicken Delight0.9 km
  • On Ho Take Away1.0 km
  • Queensway Fish Shop0.7 km
  • Mumma Sue's1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Four Stones Cafe At Saltway Farm Shop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banbury2.3 km
  • Kings Sutton6.7 km
  • Heyford15.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Fairfax Close0.2 km
  • Fairfax Close0.2 km
  • Burns Road0.3 km
  • Broughton Road0.3 km
  • Mascord Road0.3 km