Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

WIMBORNE AVENUE, OX16 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIMBORNE AVENUE, OX16 0DE.

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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 0DE 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

OX16 0DE is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

OX16 0DE is a safe, established residential area on Wimborne Avenue, 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 rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX16 0DE 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 0DE. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 256,500

4 sales · Mean £ 259,500

Terraced

£ 210,000

3 sales · Mean £ 216,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX16 0DE has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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 offences139
Criminal damage and arson39
Anti-social behaviour34
Public order32
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Frank Wise School

Outstanding121 pupils0.7 km
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Hill View Primary School

Good489 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.8 km
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Orchard Fields Community School

Good392 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Voujon Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
  • Chens Cottage0.8 km
  • GLORIA JEANS COFFEES1.0 km
  • Pepes Piri Piri1.0 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.9 km
  • Eslend Go Huo0.9 km
  • Fat Jacks Kebab & Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Chicken Delight1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Costcutter/V5 Superstore0.8 km
  • Grosik0.8 km
  • Sports Direct.com1.0 km
  • Shell Budgens Southam0.7 km
  • Banbury Express Food And Wine0.3 km
  • + 12 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 Inn1.0 km
  • Cromwell Lodge Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Fever And Zinc0.9 km
  • White Horse0.8 km
  • Dog And Gun0.7 km
  • Horse And Jockey0.7 km
  • The Swan0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Maxi FreshCo0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banbury1.6 km
  • Kings Sutton6.8 km
  • Heyford16.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Glanville Gardens0.0 km
  • Hilton Road0.1 km
  • Boxhedge Road West0.1 km
  • Boxhedge Road West0.2 km
  • Orchard Way South0.2 km