Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

DENBIGH CLOSE, OX16 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENBIGH CLOSE, OX16 0BQ.

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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

OX16 0BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £317k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

OX16 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Denbigh Close, 0.7km from Wood Green in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Calthorpe and Easington ward and the Banbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX16, OX16 0BQ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k. 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 0BQ 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 0BQ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 317,500

2 sales · Mean £ 317,500

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

OX16 0BQ has low crime rates — 23 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 offences36
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Queensway School

Good428 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.7 km
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Frank Wise School

Outstanding121 pupils0.7 km
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Orchard Fields Community School

Good392 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.3 km
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William Morris Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Saltway Farm Shop0.4 km
  • Londis1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chicken Delight0.9 km
  • Queensway Fish Shop0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Four Stones Cafe At Saltway Farm Shop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banbury2.4 km
  • Kings Sutton6.7 km
  • Heyford15.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Burns Road0.2 km
  • Fairfax Close0.3 km
  • Fairfax Close0.3 km
  • Broughton Road0.4 km
  • Broughton Road0.4 km