Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

WESLEY DRIVE, OX16 9LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESLEY DRIVE, OX16 9LU.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OX16 9LU — age 48, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

OX16 9LU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wesley Drive, 0.5km from Wood Green in Banbury. Administratively it sits within Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward and the Banbury constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OX16 9LU are sourced from Output Area E00144885 (shared with 11 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 9LU. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.6%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

OX16 9LU has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences61
Shoplifting16
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Queensway School

Good428 pupils0.2 km
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Frank Wise School

Outstanding121 pupils0.3 km
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Harriers Banbury Academy

Good390 pupils0.5 km
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Futures Institute Banbury

Good120 pupils0.8 km
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Wykham Park

Good915 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.9 km
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Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

Good881 pupils1.1 km
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Orchard Fields Community School

Good392 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Easington Post Office0.7 km
  • A & Y Grocers1.0 km
  • Costcutter/V5 Superstore0.8 km
  • Grosik0.8 km
  • Cockhorse Service Station0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Easington House0.6 km
  • Prospect Guest House0.7 km
  • The Lismore Hotel0.7 km
  • Ashlea Guest House0.7 km
  • Fairlawns Guest House0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Banbury Tea Room Limited0.7 km
  • Voujon Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • Caprinos Pizza1.0 km
  • Chens Cottage0.8 km
  • Pepes Piri Piri1.0 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.7 km
  • Eslend Go Huo0.9 km
  • Fat Jacks Kebab & Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • On Ho Take Away0.8 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Fever And Zinc0.9 km
  • White Horse1.0 km
  • Dog And Gun0.9 km
  • Horse And Jockey0.7 km
  • The Easington Public House0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Maxi FreshCo1.0 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banbury1.6 km
  • Kings Sutton6.2 km
  • Heyford15.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Brantwood Rise0.1 km
  • Brantwood Rise0.1 km
  • Brantwood Rise School0.2 km
  • Brantwood Rise School0.2 km
  • Hornbeam Close0.2 km