OX16 0PW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arundel Place, 0.2km from Neithrop in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Ruscote ward and the Banbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX16 0PW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 44% 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 £212k. 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 0PW are sourced from Output Area E00144988 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARUNDEL PLACE, OX16 0PW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARUNDEL PLACE, OX16 0PW.
429
32
£ 48,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX16 0PW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
OX16 0PW has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0PW. The average age is 32.3. 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
Terraced
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 203,333
Semi-Detached
£ 213,250
2 sales · Mean £ 213,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX16 0PW is moderate at 54 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
Orchard Fields Community School
Frank Wise School
William Morris Primary School
Queensway School
Hill View Primary School
North Oxfordshire Academy
Harriers Banbury Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Saltway Farm Shop1.0 km
- Banbury Express Food And Wine1.0 km
- Londis0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chicken Delight0.3 km
- Fairway Fish Bar0.7 km
- On Ho Take Away0.7 km
- A & C Fish Bar1.0 km
- Leelas1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Four Stones Cafe At Saltway Farm Shop1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury2.4 km
- Kings Sutton7.2 km
- Heyford16.3 km
Bus Stops
- Arundel Place0.1 km
- St Josephs Church0.1 km
- Dover Avenue0.2 km
- Chepstow Gardens0.2 km
- Dover Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX160PW · Data under Open Government Licence