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.
DEACON WAY, OX16 0DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEACON WAY, OX16 0DX.
409
35
£ 48,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Frank Wise School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Queensway School
Orchard Fields Community School
Harriers Banbury Academy
Hill View Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
William Morris Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Dog And Gun1.0 km
- Horse And Jockey0.8 km
- The Easington Public House1.0 km
- The Swan0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: OX160DX · Data under Open Government Licence