46,709TOTAL POPULATION
19,070HOUSEHOLDS
4.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£36,920AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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OX16 POSTCODE REGION

Oxford (OX16)

The OX16 postcode area is located in the Oxford postcode town region, within the county of Oxfordshire, and contains a total of 2476 individual postcodes.

There are 9 electoral wards in the OX16 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, 19% of people in OX16 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 OX16 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The OX16 postcode is a postcode district in the Oxford area of England. It is located within the Oxfordshire area and has a population of 11,683 people.

The main town covered by the OX16 postcode district is Banbury, which is a small market town in Oxfordshire. Banbury is known for its popular market which dates back to the 13th century. Other settlements in the OX16 postcode area include Banbury Cross, Hanwell, Hempton, Hardwick, Bloxham, Drayton and Clattercote.

The OX16 postcode district is mostly rural in nature, with its main industry being agriculture and horticulture. The area is known for its beautiful rolling hills and green fields. In recent years, the area has become increasingly popular among tourists with attractions including the National Trust-managed Blenheim Palace, which is in the neighbouring OX7 postcode zone. There are also a variety of recreational activities available around the area, such as fishing, golfing and horse-riding.

The major transport link in the district is the A4260, which runs from Banbury to Kidlington before eventually ending in Oxford. The A44 also runs through the OX16 postcode area, connecting to both Stratford upon Avon and Chipping Norton. The nearest railway stations are located in Banbury and Oxford.

The OX16 postcode district is served by a range of local services, such as Banbury Academy, which is a secondary school for 11 to 18-year-olds. There are also several primary schools in the area, such as Drayton, Hanwell, Hardwick and Bloxham primary schools. There are a number of independent businesses located in the area, including art galleries, antiques shops, country pubs and clothing stores.

Banbury is also home to the East Midlands Ambulance Service, who provide emergency medical services to the postcode district. The OX16 postcode district is served by the Thames Valley Police who operate three police stations in the area; one in Banbury and the other two in Bicester and Leamington Spa. The fire service is provided by the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, with stations located in Banbury, Bicester and Leamington Spa.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in OX16 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 19%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 30%DE

According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 83%WHITE
  • 17%NON-WHITE

83% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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OX16Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire

The county of Oxfordshire

OX16 is located in the county of Oxfordshire, in England.

Oxfordshire has a total population of 683,200, making it the 35th largest county in the UK.

Oxfordshire has a total area of 1005 square miles, and a population density of 262 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Oxfordshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeOX16
Postal TownOxford
MSOA NameCherwell 004
LSOA NameCherwell 004A
CountyOxfordshire
RegionOxfordshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCherwell
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

OX16 Electoral Wards

The postal region of OX16, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Banbury
Calthorpe
Easington
Grimsbury
Hanwell
Hardwick
Little Bourton
Neithrop
Nethercote
Ruscote
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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