Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

BUTCHERS ROW, OX16 5JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTCHERS ROW, OX16 5JH.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

OX16 5JH is a high-turnover rental hub — with 81% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 16.9% year-on-year.

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

OX16 5JH is an up-and-coming urban area on Butchers Row, 0.1km from Banbury in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward and the Banbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, OX16 5JH offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 16.9% 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 5JH are sourced from Output Area E00185980 (shared with 62 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 5JH. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.5%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Flat

£ 189,000

9 sales · Mean £ 173,055

Terraced

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

Crime rates near OX16 5JH are high at 155 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.

Violence and sexual offences356
Public order121
Anti-social behaviour81
Criminal damage and arson72
Shoplifting49

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury

Good209 pupils0.4 km
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Harriers Banbury Academy

Good390 pupils0.7 km
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Dashwood Banbury Academy

Good434 pupils0.8 km
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Frank Wise School

Outstanding121 pupils1.1 km
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St Leonard's Church of England Primary School

Good344 pupils1.2 km
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Queensway School

Good428 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate175 pupils1.5 km
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The Grange Community Primary School

Good303 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • HKS Banbury0.5 km
  • A & Y Grocers0.3 km
  • Bridge Street Food And Wine0.3 km
  • Costcutter/V5 Superstore0.3 km
  • Egg free cake box0.2 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Easington House0.7 km
  • Prospect Guest House0.9 km
  • The Lismore Hotel0.7 km
  • Avonlea Guest House0.5 km
  • Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Voujon Indian Restaurant0.4 km
  • Cafe Nero0.1 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.1 km
  • Chens Cottage0.2 km
  • GLORIA JEANS COFFEES0.1 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.4 km
  • Banbury Kebab And Burger House0.1 km
  • Chicken Shed0.3 km
  • D’Moodz Caribbean Cuisine0.3 km
  • Eslend Go Huo0.2 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Fever And Zinc0.2 km
  • The Bell0.7 km
  • The Cherwell0.1 km
  • White Horse0.2 km
  • Dog And Gun0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.3 km
  • One Below0.2 km
  • Maxi FreshCo0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banbury0.6 km
  • Kings Sutton6.0 km
  • Heyford16.1 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.1 km
  • Bolton Road0.2 km
  • George Street0.2 km
  • Calthorpe Street0.2 km
  • Bridge Street0.2 km