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.
BUTCHERS ROW, OX16 5JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTCHERS ROW, OX16 5JH.
236
34
£ 51,600 /yr
64%
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
Harriers Banbury Academy
Dashwood Banbury Academy
Frank Wise School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Queensway School
St John's Catholic Primary School
The Grange Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: OX165JH · Data under Open Government Licence