Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

OX16 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX16 0BW.

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Population

167

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

82%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX16 0BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

At 88% private renter occupancy, OX16 0BW is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

OX16 0BW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Banbury in Banbury. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward and the Banbury constituency.

Day-to-day life in OX16 0BW has the character of a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00185904 (shared with 25 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 0BW. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.4%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

82%Active
FT: 63%
Unemployed: 6%
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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)

Crime around OX16 0BW is above average at 124 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 offences351
Public order99
Anti-social behaviour75
Criminal damage and arson68
Drugs58

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury

Good209 pupils0.5 km
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Harriers Banbury Academy

Good390 pupils0.5 km
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Frank Wise School

Outstanding121 pupils0.9 km
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Queensway School

Good428 pupils1.0 km
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Dashwood Banbury Academy

Good434 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

Requires Improvement208 pupils1.4 km
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Futures Institute Banbury

Good120 pupils1.4 km
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Wykham Park

Good915 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Easington Post Office1.0 km
  • HKS Banbury0.6 km
  • A & Y Grocers0.3 km
  • Bridge Street Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Costcutter/V5 Superstore0.1 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Easington House0.6 km
  • Prospect Guest House0.8 km
  • The Lismore Hotel0.6 km
  • Avonlea Guest House0.6 km
  • Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Voujon Indian Restaurant0.3 km
  • Cafe Nero0.4 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.1 km
  • Chens Cottage0.0 km
  • GLORIA JEANS COFFEES0.3 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.2 km
  • Banbury Kebab And Burger House0.4 km
  • Chicken Shed0.5 km
  • D’Moodz Caribbean Cuisine0.5 km
  • Eslend Go Huo0.1 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Fever And Zinc0.1 km
  • The Bell0.9 km
  • The Cherwell0.3 km
  • White Horse0.2 km
  • Dog And Gun0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.2 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • One Below0.4 km
  • Maxi FreshCo0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banbury0.8 km
  • Kings Sutton6.1 km
  • Heyford16.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Horse Fair0.0 km
  • Horse Fair0.1 km
  • Calthorpe Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • Dashwood Road0.3 km