OX16 0BZ is a mixed residential area on Townsend, 0.2km from Boxhedge in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Ruscote ward and the Banbury constituency.
Day-to-day life in OX16 0BZ has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cherwell.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX16 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00144961 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWNSEND, OX16 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNSEND, OX16 0BZ.
394
37
£ 48,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX16 0BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 37, OX16 0BZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX16 0BZ. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX16 0BZ is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
Frank Wise School
Hill View Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Harriers Banbury Academy
Queensway School
Orchard Fields Community School
William Morris Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Voujon Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- Cafe Nero0.9 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.7 km
- Chens Cottage0.7 km
- GLORIA JEANS COFFEES0.8 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.7 km
- Banbury Kebab And Burger House0.9 km
- Chicken Shed0.9 km
- D’Moodz Caribbean Cuisine0.9 km
- Eslend Go Huo0.7 km
- + 32 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- A & Y Grocers1.0 km
- Costcutter/V5 Superstore0.7 km
- Egg free cake box0.9 km
- Grosik0.7 km
- HMV1.0 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Avonlea Guest House0.6 km
- Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Banbury Cross Inn0.8 km
- Cromwell Lodge Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Fever And Zinc0.7 km
- The Cherwell0.9 km
- White Horse0.6 km
- Dog And Gun0.6 km
- Horse And Jockey0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- One Below0.9 km
- Maxi FreshCo0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury1.4 km
- Kings Sutton6.7 km
- Heyford16.4 km
Bus Stops
- Boxhedge Square0.1 km
- Hilton Road0.1 km
- Boxhedge Road West0.2 km
- Boxhedge Road West0.2 km
- Union Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX160BZ · Data under Open Government Licence