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OX16 2DN

Wardington Road

Banbury Hardwick

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Detailed insights for OX16 2DN

Overview

Postcode OX16 2DN is located in an urban city, within the Banbury Hardwick area of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Banbury Grimsbury area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Banbury Grimsbury is £47,080 per year. The median sale price in Banbury Hardwick is £289,750 (around £352 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £350,000. The nearest station is Banbury, about 1.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Roman Meadow Banbury Country Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Banbury Grimsbury has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,192 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Banbury Grimsbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.7%

Approximately 20.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Banbury Grimsbury is £47,080 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from OX16 2DN.

Flood risk

No risk

Banbury Grimsbury near OX16 2DN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Banbury located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX16 2DN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRoman Meadow Banbury Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Roman Meadow Banbury Country Park
0.1 miHanwell View ParkMediumWalking directions to Hanwell View Park
0.2 michildren play areaSmallWalking directions to children play area

Area Profile

Population
208
Population density
7,610.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.19(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.88(+21%)
Other theft
8.26(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.26(+28%)
Public order
7.44(+23%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
132
63.16%
Other White
27
12.92%
Other Asian
12
5.74%
Indian
11
5.26%
African
10
4.78%
Total population: 209

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
43.42%
Level 3 (A level)
40
26.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
13.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
9.21%
No qualifications
8
5.26%
Total 16+ residents: 152

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
62.2%
Other social rented
13
15.85%
Owns outright
5
6.1%
Shared ownership
5
6.1%
Social rents from council
4
4.88%
Total households: 82

Property prices in Banbury Hardwick

Median price: £289,750
Price per sq ft: £352
Sales (last 12 months): 144
Typical range (middle 50%): £240K – £350K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £289,750 (about £352 per square foot) in Banbury Hardwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Banbury Hardwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£440,000£350
Semi-Detached51£300,000£373
Terraced47£245,000£332
Flats9£182,200£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Banbury Hardwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banbury Hardwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£343,250£165,000£248,000£223,000
2017£386,995£160,000£292,498£207,250
2018£365,000£165,000£262,995£237,500
2019£374,000£122,500£277,500£220,498
2020£345,250£172,000£260,000£229,998
2021£360,000£165,250£280,000£232,000
2022£424,000£168,750£295,000£245,000
2023£455,000£182,000£299,880£236,000
2024£361,250£183,750£290,000£255,000
2025£440,000£175,000£315,000£240,000
2026£445,000£190,000£297,500£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banbury Hardwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Banbury Hardwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297£279£286£291
2017£291£235£294£281
2018£290£235£301£291
2019£277£194£285£272
2020£277£234£282£266
2021£303£241£306£305
2022£327£231£342£316
2023£349£249£350£346
2024£342£229£337£322
2025£353£236£348£326
2026£347£266£368£330
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Banbury Hardwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Banbury Hardwick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 2DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 2DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 202610, Wardington Road, Banbury, OX16 2DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
15 Sept 202530, Wardington Road, Banbury, OX16 2DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
08 Dec 202526, Edgcote Way, Banbury, OX16 2DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£278,000
12 Aug 202512, Edgcote Way, Banbury, OX16 2DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
04 Mar 20263, Wardington Road, Banbury, OX16 2DFFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the OX16 2DN postcode area, located within Banbury Grimsbury, there are 2 primary and 0 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.

Nearby schools for OX16 2DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryCherry Fields Primary SchoolFree schools
Outstanding
0.7 miPrimaryHanwell Fields Community SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district.

Band A£1,722
Band B£2,009
Band C£2,296
Band D£2,583
Band E£3,157
Band F£3,731
Band G£4,305
Band H£5,166

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OX16 2DN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Jeffreys

Banbury Hardwick - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sean Woodcock

Banbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCherwellE07000177
Parliamentary ConstituencyBanburyE14001072
WardBanbury HardwickE05010923
ParishBanburyE04013353
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Banbury GrimsburyE02005924
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 004IE01035725
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2017-08-01

Frequently asked questions about OX16 2DN

Is OX16 2DN (Banbury Grimsbury) safe?

The area around OX16 2DN records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near OX16 2DN?

The median sale price around OX16 2DN in Banbury Hardwick is £289,750 (about £352 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX16 2DN?

There are 2 schools close to OX16 2DN, including Cherry Fields Primary School (Outstanding) and Hanwell Fields Community School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around OX16 2DN?

OX16 2DN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,192 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX16 2DN (Banbury Grimsbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Banbury covering OX16 2DN is Sean Woodcock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Jeffreys (Reform UK).