OX16 5LX is an up-and-coming urban area on Church Lane, 0.2km from Banbury in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward and the Banbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OX16 5LX offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 5LX are sourced from Output Area E00185980 (shared with 62 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LANE, OX16 5LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, OX16 5LX.
236
34
£ 51,600 /yr
64%
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
81% of homes in OX16 5LX are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX16 5LX. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near OX16 5LX are high at 151 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
Harriers Banbury Academy
Dashwood Banbury Academy
Frank Wise School
Queensway School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Hill View Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- HKS Banbury0.6 km
- A & Y Grocers0.3 km
- Bridge Street Food And Wine0.4 km
- Costcutter/V5 Superstore0.2 km
- Egg free cake box0.2 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Easington House0.7 km
- Prospect Guest House0.9 km
- The Lismore Hotel0.7 km
- Avonlea Guest House0.5 km
- Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Voujon Indian Restaurant0.4 km
- Cafe Nero0.2 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.1 km
- Chens Cottage0.2 km
- GLORIA JEANS COFFEES0.2 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.3 km
- Banbury Kebab And Burger House0.2 km
- Chicken Shed0.3 km
- D’Moodz Caribbean Cuisine0.3 km
- Eslend Go Huo0.1 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Fever And Zinc0.1 km
- The Bell0.8 km
- The Cherwell0.2 km
- White Horse0.1 km
- Dog And Gun0.1 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.3 km
- One Below0.3 km
- Maxi FreshCo0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury0.7 km
- Kings Sutton6.1 km
- Heyford16.1 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- Horse Fair0.2 km
- Horse Fair0.2 km
- Bolton Road0.2 km
- Calthorpe Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX165LX · Data under Open Government Licence