Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

DEACON WAY, OX16 0DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEACON WAY, OX16 0DX.

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Population

409

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX16 0DX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

OX16 0DX has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

OX16 0DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Deacon Way, 0.0km 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 0DX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00144948 (shared with 7 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 0DX. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.2%
Asian / British Asian19.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

OX16 0DX has low crime rates — 39 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 offences130
Public order38
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Frank Wise School

Outstanding121 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.4 km
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Queensway School

Good428 pupils0.5 km
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Orchard Fields Community School

Good392 pupils0.7 km
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Harriers Banbury Academy

Good390 pupils0.9 km
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Hill View Primary School

Good489 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury

Good209 pupils1.2 km
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William Morris Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Voujon Indian Restaurant1.0 km
  • The Church House1.0 km
  • The V Lounge1.0 km
  • Carls Kitchen0.7 km
  • La Foglia Italian Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.9 km
  • Chicken Delight0.8 km
  • Fairway Fish Bar0.9 km
  • On Ho Take Away0.4 km
  • A & C Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Costcutter/V5 Superstore1.0 km
  • Banbury Express Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Cockhorse Service Station0.8 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Banbury Cross Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Dog And Gun1.0 km
  • Horse And Jockey0.8 km
  • The Easington Public House1.0 km
  • The Swan0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banbury1.8 km
  • Kings Sutton6.7 km
  • Heyford16.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Deacon Way0.0 km
  • Beatrice Drive DEL0.1 km
  • Beatrice Drive HAR DEL0.2 km
  • Gillett Road0.2 km
  • Gillett Rd HAR DEL0.2 km