OX16 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Deacon Way, 0.2km from Wood Green in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward and the Banbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX16 0DS is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k. 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00144949 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEACON WAY, OX16 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEACON WAY, OX16 0DS.
298
42
£ 48,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX16 0DS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in OX16 0DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX16 0DS. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 252,000
4 sales · Mean £ 245,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX16 0DS has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Frank Wise School
Queensway School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Harriers Banbury Academy
Orchard Fields Community School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
Hill View Primary School
William Morris Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Easington House1.0 km
- The Lismore Hotel1.0 km
- Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Cromwell Lodge Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Voujon Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- Caprinos Pizza1.0 km
- Chens Cottage0.9 km
- The Church House0.8 km
- The V Lounge0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.8 km
- Eslend Go Huo0.9 km
- Fat Jacks Kebab & Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Chicken Delight0.9 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Costcutter/V5 Superstore0.8 km
- Grosik0.9 km
- Shell Budgens Southam0.9 km
- Banbury Express Food And Wine0.7 km
- Cockhorse Service Station0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Fever And Zinc0.9 km
- White Horse0.9 km
- Dog And Gun0.9 km
- Horse And Jockey0.7 km
- The Easington Public House0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Maxi FreshCo1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury1.7 km
- Kings Sutton6.6 km
- Heyford16.0 km
Bus Stops
- Beatrice Drive HAR DEL0.0 km
- Beatrice Drive DEL0.0 km
- Gillett Rd HAR DEL0.1 km
- Gillett Close DEL0.2 km
- Deacon Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX160DS · Data under Open Government Licence