oxford OX15 Postcodes

Oxford (OX15)

The OX15 postcode area is located in the Oxford postcode town region, within the county of Oxfordshire, and contains a total of 964 individual postcodes.

There are 85 electoral wards in the OX15 postcode area, including Abingdon, Bampton, Banbury, Bicester, Burford, Carterton, Chinnor, Chipping Norton, Didcot, Kidlington, Oxford, Thame, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington, Witney, Woodstock which come under the local authority of the Cherwell Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 36% of people in OX15 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of OX15 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The OX15 postcode covers approximately 14.5 square miles and is a rural area in North Oxfordshire, located within driving distance of Milton Keynes, Oxford, and the Cotswolds. Home to approximately 11,800 people, the OX15 postcode area is crossed by the A361, with major settlements including South Newington, Swalcliffe, and Wigginton.

Within the OX15 postcode are a range of economic activities sustained by business, industry, agriculture and the visitor economy. The town of Banbury is a 6 mile drive away, providing a host of services and amenities to the area. Tranport networks link the area to neighbouring cities and rural towns that are also served by a good network of public transport.

The area is well serviced by leisure facilities and public houses, with a number of public parks, gardens, wedding venues and historic sites. Popular attractions include the award winning Sulgrave Manor, Sulgrave Castle, and Towcester Racecourse. For outdoor activities, there are many walks along the Cherwell Way, and a variety of cycle paths throughout the area.

The OX15 postcode benefits from a number of educational facilities, such as the Banbury and Bicester College, a range of primary and secondary schools, as well as special educational facilities in neighbouring regions.

For healthcare, the area is served by the Horton General Hospital, as well as a range of GP practices and dentists in the vicinity. Large employers in the area include the Royal Mail, MBDA UK & OXIS Energy, and Manor Waste Management. For retail, there is a large shopping area in Banbury, and a range of local markets and independent shops in the district.

In recent times, the area has seen industrial growth in sectors ranging from waste management to media, as well as new businesses being set up in the area. TheOX15 postcode provides a broad range of activities within a rural landscape and has proved an attractive area for people to live, work and explore.

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