OX16 0BB is a sought-after residential area on Balmoral Avenue, 0.6km from Wood Green in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Calthorpe and Easington ward and the Banbury constituency.
For serious buyers, OX16 0BB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £304k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for OX16 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00169024 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALMORAL AVENUE, OX16 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALMORAL AVENUE, OX16 0BB.
291
46
£ 50,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. OX16 0BB's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £304k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £304k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX16 0BB. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 340,000
2 sales · Mean £ 340,000
Semi-Detached
£ 232,000
1 sales · Mean £ 232,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX16 0BB has low crime rates — 27 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Queensway School
Frank Wise School
Orchard Fields Community School
Futures Institute Banbury
Wykham Park
Harriers Banbury Academy
William Morris Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Saltway Farm Shop0.5 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chicken Delight0.9 km
- On Ho Take Away1.0 km
- Queensway Fish Shop0.7 km
- Mumma Sue's1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Four Stones Cafe At Saltway Farm Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury2.3 km
- Kings Sutton6.7 km
- Heyford15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Fairfax Close0.2 km
- Fairfax Close0.2 km
- Burns Road0.3 km
- Broughton Road0.3 km
- Mascord Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX160BB · Data under Open Government Licence