OX16 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodgreen Avenue, 0.1km from Wood Green in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Ruscote ward and the Banbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX16 0AZ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k. 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 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00144971 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODGREEN AVENUE, OX16 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODGREEN AVENUE, OX16 0AZ.
325
37
£ 48,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX16 0AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 49% social renting, OX16 0AZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX16 0AZ. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 249,000
4 sales · Mean £ 250,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX16 0AZ has low crime rates — 36 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
William Morris Primary School
Hill View Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Dominos Pizza1.0 km
- Chicken Delight0.8 km
- Fairway Fish Bar1.0 km
- On Ho Take Away0.5 km
- A & C Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Banbury Express Food And Wine0.9 km
- Cockhorse Service Station0.9 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Banbury Cross Convenience Store1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Horse And Jockey0.9 km
- The Easington Public House0.9 km
- The Swan1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The V Lounge1.0 km
- VanJordans Coffee House1.0 km
- Carls Kitchen0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury1.9 km
- Kings Sutton6.6 km
- Heyford16.0 km
Bus Stops
- Deacon Way0.1 km
- Bretch Hill0.1 km
- Bretch Hill0.2 km
- Beatrice Drive DEL0.2 km
- Beatrice Drive HAR DEL0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX160AZ · Data under Open Government Licence