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.
CONWAY DRIVE, OX16 0QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONWAY DRIVE, OX16 0QW.
358
36
£ 48,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Orchard Fields Community School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
William Morris Primary School
Frank Wise School
Queensway School
Hill View Primary School
North Oxfordshire Academy
Harriers Banbury Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Saltway Farm Shop0.9 km
- Londis0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.8 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: OX160QW · Data under Open Government Licence