Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

TOWNSEND, OX16 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNSEND, OX16 0DD.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX16 0DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OX16 0DD's 52% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX16 0DD is a safe, established residential area on Townsend, 0.2km from Boxhedge in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Ruscote ward and the Banbury constituency.

This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cherwell.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for OX16 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00144961 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX16 0DD. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.4%
Asian / British Asian32.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 around OX16 0DD is moderate at 52 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.

Violence and sexual offences163
Criminal damage and arson48
Public order44
Drugs37
Anti-social behaviour32

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Frank Wise School

Outstanding121 pupils0.7 km
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Hill View Primary School

Good489 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.9 km
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Orchard Fields Community School

Good392 pupils1.0 km
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Queensway School

Good428 pupils1.0 km
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Harriers Banbury Academy

Good390 pupils1.0 km
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William Morris Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Voujon Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Cafe Nero1.0 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.8 km
  • Chens Cottage0.8 km
  • GLORIA JEANS COFFEES0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.8 km
  • Banbury Kebab And Burger House1.0 km
  • Chicken Shed1.0 km
  • D’Moodz Caribbean Cuisine1.0 km
  • Eslend Go Huo0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Costcutter/V5 Superstore0.8 km
  • Egg free cake box1.0 km
  • Grosik0.8 km
  • Sports Direct.com0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Avonlea Guest House0.7 km
  • Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Banbury Cross Inn0.9 km
  • Cromwell Lodge Hotel0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Fever And Zinc0.8 km
  • The Cherwell1.0 km
  • White Horse0.7 km
  • Dog And Gun0.6 km
  • Horse And Jockey0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • One Below1.0 km
  • Maxi FreshCo0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banbury1.5 km
  • Kings Sutton6.8 km
  • Heyford16.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hilton Road0.0 km
  • Glanville Gardens0.1 km
  • Boxhedge Square0.2 km
  • Boxhedge Road West0.2 km
  • Boxhedge Road West0.2 km