The postcode OX16 8BJ is located in Cherwell, in the county of Oxfordshire. It was introduced in April 1985 and terminated in June 2000.OX16 8BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OX16 8BJ 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 8BJ as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Retired independent city dwellers.
The closest road name to OX16 8BJ is Grove Street which is centered 79 m away.
The nearest bus stop is George Street and is 128 m away. The closest railway station is Banbury Rail Station, 486 m away.
The closest primary school to OX16 8BJ (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 8BJ is The Wheatsheaf and is 117 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 70 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 27, 2018.
Policing for OX16 8BJ 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 8BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OX16 8BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OX16 8BJ
| Introduction | April 1985 |
| Termination | June 2000 |
| 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 8BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Priory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 377 m | |
| Harriers Banbury Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 30, 2018) | 591 m |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Academy | 3-11 | 645 m | |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 793 m |
| Frank Wise School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (May 9, 2019) | 1.14 km |
| Queensway School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.19 km |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 1.2 km |
| The Grange Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.22 km |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.22 km | |
| Wykham Park | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 1.28 km |
| Futures Institute Banbury | Academy | 14-18 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 1.28 km |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.32 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 1.67 km |
| Hill View Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 1.77 km |
| Orchard Fields Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 1.87 km |
| Longford Park Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (September 30, 2021) | 2.19 km |
| William Morris Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 12, 2018) | 2.19 km |
| Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 2.2 km |
| Hardwick Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.22 km | |
| Hanwell Fields Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 2.33 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OX16 8BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & Y Grocers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2012 | 18 m | |
| 1st Eat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2018 | 70 m | |
| Banbury Spicy Kebabish | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 1, 2022 | 70 m | |
| La Cumatru Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2021 | 70 m | |
| Mirage Venus Nightclub | Awaiting Inspection | 70 m | |
| Mr Rice | Awaiting Inspection | 70 m | |
| Ramzan Halal Butchers Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2020 | 70 m | |
| Butlers Catering Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 116 m | |
| Annies Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 24, 2020 | 117 m | |
| Banbury Bowl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 13, 2019 | 117 m | |
| Harrys Restaurant | Awaiting Inspection | 117 m | |
| Papa Johns | Awaiting Inspection | 117 m | |
| Salvation Army | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2017 | 117 m | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2017 | 117 m | |
| Uprise Pizza Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2021 | 117 m | |
| The Range | Awaiting Inspection | 134 m | |
| Royal Kebab And Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 15, 2022 | 159 m | |
| The Cherwell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2017 | 159 m | |
| Banbury Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 181 m | |
| Koukouvagia | Awaiting Inspection | 181 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OX16 8BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| George Street | 128 m | |
| High Street | 207 m | |
| Calthorpe Street | 217 m | |
| Morrisons | 301 m | |
| Bridge Street | 303 m | |
| Banbury Rail Station | 486 m | |
| Kings Sutton Rail Station | 5.73 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 25.39 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OX16 8BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Grimsbury Reservoir | 1.84 km | |
| Crouch Hill | 2 km | |
| Withycombe Covert | 2.58 km | |
| Keeper's Covert | 3.56 km | |
| Abbey Wood | 3.71 km | |
| French's Covert | 3.87 km | |
| Lord's Spinney | 4.14 km | |
| Welshcroft Hill | 4.59 km | |
| Cobbler's Pits Spinney | 4.81 km | |
| Claydon Hill | 4.82 km | |
| Coates's Spinney | 5.02 km | |
| Hobb Hill | 5.07 km | |
| Claydonhill Covert | 5.11 km | |
| Williamscot Hill Spinney | 5.26 km | |
| Sandfine Wood | 5.29 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Oxfordshire |
| Latitude | 52.05961900 |
| Longitude | -1.33527500 |
| OS Easting | 445671 |
| OS Northing | 0240346 |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Ageing city dwellers Subgroup: Retired independent city dwellers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Banbury BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Banbury BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33043627 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cherwell 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cherwell 004A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7D2 |