OX16 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Boxhedge Road West, 0.1km from Boxhedge in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward and the Banbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX16 0BS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 27% 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 £310k. 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00144964 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOXHEDGE ROAD WEST, OX16 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOXHEDGE ROAD WEST, OX16 0BS.
318
35
£ 48,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX16 0BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
OX16 0BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX16 0BS. The average age is 34.8. 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: 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
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX16 0BS is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Frank Wise School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
Queensway School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Harriers Banbury Academy
Hill View Primary School
Orchard Fields Community School
William Morris Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Easington House1.0 km
- Avonlea Guest House0.7 km
- Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Banbury Cross Inn0.8 km
- Cromwell Lodge Hotel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Voujon Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- Cafe Nero0.9 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.7 km
- Chens Cottage0.7 km
- GLORIA JEANS COFFEES0.9 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.7 km
- Banbury Kebab And Burger House0.9 km
- Chicken Shed0.9 km
- D’Moodz Caribbean Cuisine0.9 km
- Eslend Go Huo0.7 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- A & Y Grocers0.9 km
- Costcutter/V5 Superstore0.7 km
- Egg free cake box0.9 km
- Grosik0.7 km
- La Cumatru Ltd0.9 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Fever And Zinc0.7 km
- The Cherwell0.9 km
- White Horse0.6 km
- Dog And Gun0.6 km
- Horse And Jockey0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- One Below0.9 km
- Maxi FreshCo0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury1.4 km
- Kings Sutton6.6 km
- Heyford16.3 km
Bus Stops
- Boxhedge Road West0.1 km
- Boxhedge Road West0.1 km
- Hilton Road0.2 km
- Queens Road0.2 km
- Queens Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX160BS · Data under Open Government Licence