Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

CONWAY DRIVE, OX16 0QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONWAY DRIVE, OX16 0QW.

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Population

358

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX16 0QW 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.

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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in OX16 0QW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 6.2% year-on-year.

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

OX16 0QW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Conway Drive, 0.3km from Neithrop in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Ruscote ward and the Banbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OX16 0QW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.2% year-on-year. 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 0QW are sourced from Output Area E00144989 (shared with 9 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 0QW. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 166,250

4 sales · Mean £ 156,500

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

2 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

OX16 0QW has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences148
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Orchard Fields Community School

Good392 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.3 km
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William Morris Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils0.8 km
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Frank Wise School

Outstanding121 pupils0.9 km
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Queensway School

Good428 pupils1.0 km
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Hill View Primary School

Good489 pupils1.1 km
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North Oxfordshire Academy

Good1007 pupils1.3 km
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Harriers Banbury Academy

Good390 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Saltway Farm Shop0.9 km
  • Londis0.3 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chicken Delight0.3 km
  • Fairway Fish Bar0.8 km
  • On Ho Take Away0.8 km
  • Mumma Sue's0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Four Stones Cafe At Saltway Farm Shop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banbury2.5 km
  • Kings Sutton7.3 km
  • Heyford16.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Arundel Place0.1 km
  • Dover Avenue0.1 km
  • Dover Avenue0.1 km
  • Chepstow Gardens0.2 km
  • Chepstow Gardens0.2 km