OX16 0AA is an up-and-coming urban area on Horse Fair, 0.4km from Banbury in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward and the Banbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £243k. 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 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00185904 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORSE FAIR, OX16 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSE FAIR, OX16 0AA.
167
37
£ 51,600 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX16 0AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 88% private renter occupancy, OX16 0AA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 0AA. The average age is 36.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
Detached
£ 177,000
1 sales · Mean £ 177,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX16 0AA is above average at 124 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
Harriers Banbury Academy
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
Frank Wise School
Queensway School
Dashwood Banbury Academy
Wykham Park
Futures Institute Banbury
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Easington Post Office0.9 km
- HKS Banbury0.6 km
- A & Y Grocers0.3 km
- Bridge Street Food And Wine0.5 km
- Costcutter/V5 Superstore0.0 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Easington House0.5 km
- Prospect Guest House0.7 km
- The Lismore Hotel0.5 km
- Avonlea Guest House0.7 km
- Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Voujon Indian Restaurant0.2 km
- Cafe Nero0.4 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.1 km
- Chens Cottage0.0 km
- GLORIA JEANS COFFEES0.4 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.1 km
- Banbury Kebab And Burger House0.4 km
- Chicken Shed0.5 km
- D’Moodz Caribbean Cuisine0.5 km
- Eslend Go Huo0.1 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Fever And Zinc0.1 km
- The Bell0.9 km
- The Cherwell0.3 km
- White Horse0.2 km
- Dog And Gun0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.1 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- One Below0.5 km
- Maxi FreshCo0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury0.8 km
- Kings Sutton6.0 km
- Heyford15.9 km
Bus Stops
- Calthorpe Street0.1 km
- Horse Fair0.1 km
- Horse Fair0.1 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Dashwood Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX160AA · Data under Open Government Licence