Postcode OX16 2AR is located in an urban city, within the Banbury Ruscote area 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 median sale price in Banbury Ruscote is £280,000 (around £306 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £249,500 and £327,500. 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 15,590 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% 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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £306 per square foot) in Banbury Ruscote area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £415,000 | £338 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £280,250 | £306 |
| Terraced | 20 | £250,000 | £284 |
| Flats | 1 | £135,000 | £273 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £355,000 | £207,500 | £203,500 |
| 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 | £407,500 | £280,000 | £255,000 |
| 2026 | £415,000 | £275,000 | £243,000 |
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 | £344 | £298 | £266 |
| 2026 | £332 | £302 | £317 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 2AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2026 | 107, Warwick Road, Banbury, OX16 2AR | Terraced | Freehold | £249,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 135, Warwick Road, Banbury, OX16 2AR | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 144, Warwick Road, Banbury, OX16 2AP | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2026 | 20, Parklands, Banbury, OX16 2SZ | Flats | Leasehold | £81,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 16, Parklands, Banbury, OX16 2SZ | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 |
In the OX16 2AR postcode area, located within Banbury Neithrop, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hill View Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Mar 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Orchard Fields Community School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Feb 2019. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX16 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Banbury Express | 179 Warwick Road, Banbury, 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.
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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around OX16 2AR in Banbury Ruscote is £280,000 (about £306 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to OX16 2AR, including Hill View Primary School (Good), St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury (Good) and Orchard Fields Community School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
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 15,590 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).