Postcode OX16 2BB is located in an urban city, within the Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Banbury Grimsbury area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 349.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Banbury Grimsbury is £47,080 per year. The nearest station is Banbury, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is People's Park.
Banbury Grimsbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Banbury Grimsbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 349.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Banbury Grimsbury is £47,080 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from OX16 2BB.
Banbury Grimsbury near OX16 2BB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Banbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Banbury | N/A | Walking directions to Banbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | People's Park | Medium | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Moorfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Moorfield Park |
| 0.1 mi | Bridge Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Bridge Street Park |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £249,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Banbury Cross and Neithrop area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £394,975 | £341 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £310,000 | £348 |
| Terraced | 40 | £255,000 | £300 |
| Flats | 53 | £150,000 | £268 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £352,248 | £145,000 | £253,500 | £225,250 |
| 2017 | £370,000 | £160,000 | £243,000 | £205,000 |
| 2018 | £352,500 | £175,000 | £249,475 | £230,000 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £154,000 | £230,000 | £208,625 |
| 2020 | £490,000 | £149,310 | £250,000 | £222,500 |
| 2021 | £327,500 | £162,250 | £277,000 | £232,000 |
| 2022 | £433,000 | £175,500 | £294,000 | £252,500 |
| 2023 | £392,500 | £149,950 | £275,000 | £245,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £140,000 | £291,000 | £270,000 |
| 2025 | £424,975 | £150,000 | £312,000 | £261,000 |
| 2026 | £447,500 | £165,000 | £269,000 | £265,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £286 | £246 | £255 | £235 |
| 2017 | £282 | £248 | £264 | £229 |
| 2018 | £314 | £301 | £290 | £257 |
| 2019 | £312 | £255 | £253 | £237 |
| 2020 | £260 | £287 | £255 | £251 |
| 2021 | £325 | £283 | £296 | £262 |
| 2022 | £354 | £298 | £337 | £293 |
| 2023 | £362 | £268 | £299 | £275 |
| 2024 | £359 | £253 | £317 | £310 |
| 2025 | £328 | £247 | £343 | £316 |
| 2026 | £366 | £300 | £318 | £295 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 2BB.
In the OX16 2BB postcode area, located within Banbury Grimsbury, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX16 2BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bridge Street Food And Wine | Bridge Street, Cherwell, OX16 5PN | Walking directions to Bridge Street Food And Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Food Centre | Broad Street, Cherwell, OX16 5BN | Walking directions to Euro Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Mace | Christchurch Court, Cherwell, OX16 5DT | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.2 mi | Magazin Tradițional Românesc | 47b Broad Street, Banbury, OX16 5BT | Walking directions to Magazin Tradițional Românesc |
| 0.2 mi | Nothing but Footprints | Cherwell, OX16 5UE | Walking directions to Nothing but Footprints |
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 2BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Yvonne Greene
Banbury Cross & Neithrop - Elected 7 May 2026
Sean Woodcock
Banbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX16 2BB records about 350 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OX16 2BB in Banbury Grimsbury is £249,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to OX16 2BB, including Dashwood Banbury Academy (Good), St John's Priory School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OX16 2BB is Banbury, about 272 m away.
OX16 2BB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,563 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 2BB is Sean Woodcock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Yvonne Greene (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.