Postcode OX16 2AR is located in an urban city, within the Banbury Ruscote ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Banbury Neithrop area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Banbury Neithrop is £46,725 per year. The nearest station is Banbury, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is People's Park.
Banbury Neithrop has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,564 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Banbury Neithrop has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Banbury Neithrop is £46,725 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from OX16 2AR.
Banbury Neithrop near OX16 2AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Banbury located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Banbury | N/A | Walking directions to Banbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | People's Park | Medium | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ruscote Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ruscote Park |
| 0.4 mi | Musketeer Park | Small | Walking directions to Musketeer Park |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £287 per square foot) in Banbury Ruscote area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £426,500 | £344 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £280,000 | £293 |
| Terraced | 18 | £260,000 | £274 |
| Flats | 1 | £135,000 | £273 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £350,000 | £206,000 | £202,000 |
| 2017 | £340,000 | £220,000 | £202,000 |
| 2018 | £332,000 | £235,250 | £204,350 |
| 2019 | £340,000 | £249,975 | £195,000 |
| 2020 | £332,500 | £237,500 | £192,000 |
| 2021 | £368,000 | £247,500 | £215,000 |
| 2022 | £395,000 | £275,000 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | £445,000 | £275,000 | £242,000 |
| 2024 | £360,000 | £270,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | £408,750 | £280,000 | £255,000 |
| 2026 | £426,500 | £272,500 | £209,475 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £251 | £221 | £227 |
| 2017 | £294 | £240 | £231 |
| 2018 | £297 | £252 | £242 |
| 2019 | £293 | £242 | £208 |
| 2020 | £298 | £249 | £208 |
| 2021 | £302 | £261 | £238 |
| 2022 | £345 | £305 | £288 |
| 2023 | £340 | £290 | £256 |
| 2024 | £337 | £298 | £287 |
| 2025 | £346 | £298 | £267 |
| 2026 | £333 | £284 | £209 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 2AR.
In the OX16 2AR postcode area, located within Banbury Neithrop, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX16 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Banbury Express | Warwick Road, Cherwell, OX16 1AS | Walking directions to Banbury Express |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Admiral Holland Close, Cherwell, OX16 0EN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Ruscote Avenue, Banbury, OX16 2GU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Ruscote Arcade, Banbury, OX16 1PH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Southam Road, Banbury, OX16 2FW | Walking directions to Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX16 2AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Gorman
Banbury Ruscote - Elected 7 May 2026
Sean Woodcock
Banbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX16 2AR records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around OX16 2AR in Banbury Neithrop is £280,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to OX16 2AR, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury (Good), Hill View Primary School (Good) and Frank Wise School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OX16 2AR is Banbury, about 1,494 m away.
OX16 2AR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,564 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Banbury covering OX16 2AR is Sean Woodcock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Gorman (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.