OX16 0ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queens Road, 0.3km from Boxhedge in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward and the Banbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, up 15.4% year-on-year. 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 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00144965 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS ROAD, OX16 0ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS ROAD, OX16 0ED.
326
36
£ 48,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 36, OX16 0ED 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. Property prices are trending up 15.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX16 0ED. The average age is 35.8. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 258,475
22 sales · Mean £ 268,540
Semi-Detached
£ 385,000
1 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX16 0ED is moderate at 77 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
Harriers Banbury Academy
Queensway School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Hill View Primary School
Orchard Fields Community School
Futures Institute Banbury
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Easington House0.8 km
- Prospect Guest House1.0 km
- The Lismore Hotel0.8 km
- Avonlea Guest House0.7 km
- Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Voujon Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- Cafe Nero0.8 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.6 km
- Chens Cottage0.5 km
- GLORIA JEANS COFFEES0.7 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.5 km
- Banbury Kebab And Burger House0.8 km
- Chicken Shed0.8 km
- D’Moodz Caribbean Cuisine0.8 km
- Eslend Go Huo0.5 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- A & Y Grocers0.8 km
- Bridge Street Food And Wine0.9 km
- Costcutter/V5 Superstore0.5 km
- Egg free cake box0.8 km
- Grosik0.5 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Fever And Zinc0.5 km
- The Cherwell0.8 km
- White Horse0.5 km
- Dog And Gun0.4 km
- Horse And Jockey0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- One Below0.8 km
- Maxi FreshCo0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury1.3 km
- Kings Sutton6.4 km
- Heyford16.2 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Road0.2 km
- Queens Road0.2 km
- Bath Road0.3 km
- Bath Road0.3 km
- Boxhedge Square0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: OX160ED · Data under Open Government Licence