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.
WESLEY DRIVE, OX16 9LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESLEY DRIVE, OX16 9LU.
271
48
£ 50,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Queensway School
Frank Wise School
Harriers Banbury Academy
Futures Institute Banbury
Wykham Park
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
Orchard Fields Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: OX169LU · Data under Open Government Licence