OX16 1YW is a safe, established residential area on Azalea Walk, 1.3km from Ruscote in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Hardwick ward and the Banbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OX16 1YW offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OX16 1YW are sourced from Output Area E00169015 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AZALEA WALK, OX16 1YW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AZALEA WALK, OX16 1YW.
297
37
£ 58,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OX16 1YW is an established family neighbourhood — 53% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX16 1YW. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 167,000
5 sales · Mean £ 176,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX16 1YW has low crime rates — 49 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.
school Local Schools
Hanwell Fields Community School
Hardwick Primary School
Hill View Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
North Oxfordshire Academy
William Morris Primary School
Cherry Fields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.7 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Costa Ltd0.5 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.6 km
- Purple Mango0.4 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bargain Buys0.4 km
- C J Harper Butchers0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Sally Salon Services Ltd0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Just Wok0.9 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Turkish Anchor Ltd0.5 km
- Jemz fish kebab burgers0.4 km
- Tran Fish & Chips0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Musketeer0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury2.2 km
- Kings Sutton7.8 km
- Heyford17.7 km
Bus Stops
- Forge Way0.1 km
- High Furlong0.2 km
- Forge Way0.2 km
- High Furlong0.2 km
- Beaumont Industrial Estate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX161YW · Data under Open Government Licence