Postcode report
OX16 0AX Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Cherwell
About OX16 0AX: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX16 0AX is a postcode in Banbury Cross and Neithrop, Cherwell, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OX16 0AX, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX16 0AX are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for OX16 0AX is based on Cherwell 005 Census 2021. It covers 8,888 residents, 5,510 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 39% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near OX16 0AX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £300k from 65 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OX16 0AX can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OX16 0AX by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OX16 0AX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about OX16 0AX
Is OX16 0AX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OX16 0AX?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OX16 0AX?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near OX16 0AX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for OX16 0AX?
LocaleIQ matched OX16 0AX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX16 0AX?
The latest median sold price is £300k based on 65 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX16 0AX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.