Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

ARUNDEL PLACE, OX16 0PW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARUNDEL PLACE, OX16 0PW.

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Population

429

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX16 0PW 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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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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10/10
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Area Character

OX16 0PW has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

OX16 0PW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arundel Place, 0.2km from Neithrop in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Ruscote ward and the Banbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OX16 0PW 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 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k. 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 0PW are sourced from Output Area E00144988 (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 0PW. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.5%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 200,000

3 sales · Mean £ 203,333

Semi-Detached

£ 213,250

2 sales · Mean £ 213,250

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

Crime around OX16 0PW is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences169
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.2 km
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Orchard Fields Community School

Good392 pupils0.2 km
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Frank Wise School

Outstanding121 pupils0.8 km
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William Morris Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils0.8 km
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Queensway School

Good428 pupils0.9 km
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Hill View Primary School

Good489 pupils1.1 km
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North Oxfordshire Academy

Good1007 pupils1.4 km
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Harriers Banbury Academy

Good390 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Saltway Farm Shop1.0 km
  • Banbury Express Food And Wine1.0 km
  • Londis0.3 km
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chicken Delight0.3 km
  • Fairway Fish Bar0.7 km
  • On Ho Take Away0.7 km
  • A & C Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Leelas1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Four Stones Cafe At Saltway Farm Shop1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banbury2.4 km
  • Kings Sutton7.2 km
  • Heyford16.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Arundel Place0.1 km
  • St Josephs Church0.1 km
  • Dover Avenue0.2 km
  • Chepstow Gardens0.2 km
  • Dover Avenue0.2 km