Postcode report
OX16 9TH Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About OX16 9TH: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX16 9TH 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 9TH, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX16 9TH are health and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 9TH is based on Cherwell 007 Census 2021. It covers 5,645 residents, 3,100 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 10% 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 10/10.
For property prices near OX16 9TH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £300k from 149 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OX16 9TH can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OX16 9TH 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 9TH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 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 9TH
Is OX16 9TH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 17% 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 9TH?
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 9TH?
9 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 9TH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for OX16 9TH?
LocaleIQ matched OX16 9TH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX16 9TH?
The latest median sold price is £300k based on 149 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX16 9TH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.