The postcode OX16 5BU is located in Cherwell, in the county of Oxfordshire. It was introduced in June 2000 and is an active postcode. OX16 5BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OX16 5BU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of OX16 5BU as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > New EU tech workers.
The closest road name to OX16 5BU is Newland Place which is centered 9 m away.
The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 91 m away. The closest railway station is Banbury Rail Station, 513 m away.
The closest primary school to OX16 5BU (for ages 11 and under) is St John's Priory School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Wykham Park. The last OFSTED inspection on May 16, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of OX16 5BU is The Wheatsheaf and is 44 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 14, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from 1st Eat and is 41 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 27, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 126.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 24.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 95% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for OX16 5BU is covered by the Thames Valley police force association and Oxfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to OX16 5BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OX16 5BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OX16 5BU
| Introduction | June 2000 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OX16 5BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Priory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 417 m | |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Academy | 3-11 | 545 m | |
| Harriers Banbury Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 30, 2018) | 635 m |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 794 m |
| Frank Wise School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (May 9, 2019) | 1.13 km |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 1.2 km |
| Queensway School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.2 km |
| The Grange Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.33 km |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.33 km | |
| Wykham Park | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Futures Institute Banbury | Academy | 14-18 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.41 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| Hill View Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 1.69 km |
| Orchard Fields Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 1.83 km |
| William Morris Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 12, 2018) | 2.12 km |
| Hardwick Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.13 km | |
| Hanwell Fields Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 2.22 km |
| Longford Park Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (September 30, 2021) | 2.29 km |
| Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 2.3 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OX16 5BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Eat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2018 | 41 m | |
| Banbury Spicy Kebabish | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 1, 2022 | 41 m | |
| La Cumatru Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2021 | 41 m | |
| Mirage Venus Nightclub | Awaiting Inspection | 41 m | |
| Mr Rice | Awaiting Inspection | 41 m | |
| Ramzan Halal Butchers Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2020 | 41 m | |
| Annies Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 24, 2020 | 44 m | |
| Banbury Bowl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 13, 2019 | 44 m | |
| Harrys Restaurant | Awaiting Inspection | 44 m | |
| Papa Johns | Awaiting Inspection | 44 m | |
| Salvation Army | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2017 | 44 m | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2017 | 44 m | |
| Uprise Pizza Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2021 | 44 m | |
| Royal Kebab And Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 15, 2022 | 82 m | |
| The Cherwell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2017 | 82 m | |
| The Range | Awaiting Inspection | 90 m | |
| Caffe Veneto | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 1, 2017 | 105 m | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2017 | 105 m | |
| Merkur Slots | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 105 m | |
| Nilays News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2016 | 105 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OX16 5BU - Data from Apr 2022
| George Street | 91 m | |
| High Street | 133 m | |
| Calthorpe Street | 189 m | |
| Bridge Street | 248 m | |
| Bridge Street | 259 m | |
| Banbury Rail Station | 513 m | |
| Kings Sutton Rail Station | 5.82 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 25.48 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OX16 5BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Grimsbury Reservoir | 1.75 km | |
| Crouch Hill | 2.02 km | |
| Withycombe Covert | 2.56 km | |
| Keeper's Covert | 3.51 km | |
| Abbey Wood | 3.64 km | |
| French's Covert | 3.84 km | |
| Lord's Spinney | 4.06 km | |
| Welshcroft Hill | 4.57 km | |
| Claydon Hill | 4.79 km | |
| Cobbler's Pits Spinney | 4.89 km | |
| Claydonhill Covert | 5.08 km | |
| Coates's Spinney | 5.1 km | |
| Hobb Hill | 5.12 km | |
| Williamscot Hill Spinney | 5.19 km | |
| Sandfine Wood | 5.29 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OX16 5BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79.7 Mbps | 126.8 Mbps | 327.61 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 24.5 Mbps | 49.95 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 21 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 5% | 100% | 101.2 | 22 |
| 300+ Mbps | 95% | 95% | 320.5 | 50 |
Energy usage data for OX16 5BU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Oxfordshire |
| Latitude | 52.06048400 |
| Longitude | -1.33574400 |
| OS Easting | 445638 |
| OS Northing | 0240442 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Banbury |
| County Electorial Division | Banbury Grimsbury and Castle ED |
| Electoral Ward | Banbury Cross and Neithrop |
| Local Authority District | Cherwell |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Oxfordshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000177 |
| Travel To Work Area | Banbury |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Oxfordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | Thames Valley |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South Central |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Oxfordshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Ethnicity central Group: Aspirational techies Subgroup: New EU tech workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Banbury BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Banbury BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33038589 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cherwell 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cherwell 004A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3D1 |