OX16 0EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gillett Road, 0.3km from Boxhedge in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward and the Banbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX16 0EA 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 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00144949 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GILLETT ROAD, OX16 0EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILLETT ROAD, OX16 0EA.
298
42
£ 48,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX16 0EA 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
With 42% social renting, OX16 0EA 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 0EA. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 244,000
2 sales · Mean £ 244,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX16 0EA has low crime rates — 34 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
Queensway School
Harriers Banbury Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
Orchard Fields Community School
Hill View Primary School
Wykham Park
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Easington House0.8 km
- Prospect Guest House1.0 km
- The Lismore Hotel0.9 km
- Avonlea Guest House0.9 km
- Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Voujon Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.8 km
- Chens Cottage0.7 km
- GLORIA JEANS COFFEES1.0 km
- Pepes Piri Piri0.8 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.6 km
- Banbury Kebab And Burger House1.0 km
- Eslend Go Huo0.7 km
- Fat Jacks Kebab & Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- A & Y Grocers0.9 km
- Costcutter/V5 Superstore0.7 km
- Grosik0.7 km
- La Cumatru Ltd0.9 km
- Ramzan Halal Butchers Ltd1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Fever And Zinc0.7 km
- The Cherwell1.0 km
- White Horse0.7 km
- Dog And Gun0.7 km
- Horse And Jockey0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Maxi FreshCo0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury1.5 km
- Kings Sutton6.5 km
- Heyford16.0 km
Bus Stops
- Gillett Close DEL0.1 km
- Queens Road0.1 km
- Queens Road0.1 km
- Beatrice Drive HAR DEL0.2 km
- Bath Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX160EA · Data under Open Government Licence