Postcode OX16 2DX is located in an urban city, within the Banbury Cross and Neithrop area 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 median sale price in Banbury Cross and Neithrop is £240,000 (around £302 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £288,000. The nearest station is Banbury, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spiceball Country Park.
Banbury Grimsbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,694 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% 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 194 ft away from OX16 2DX.
Banbury Grimsbury near OX16 2DX has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Banbury located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Banbury | N/A | Walking directions to Banbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spiceball Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Spiceball Country Park |
| 0.5 mi | People's Park | Medium | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.2 mi | Moorfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Moorfield Park |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Banbury Cross and Neithrop area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £805,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £515,000 | £362 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £297,500 | £345 |
| Terraced | 33 | £250,000 | £279 |
| Flats | 40 | £160,000 | £277 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £352,248 | £145,000 | £247,000 | £221,000 |
| 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 | £399,950 | £150,000 | £312,000 | £258,500 |
| 2026 | £507,500 | £170,000 | £288,000 | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259 | £246 | £249 | £234 |
| 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 | £329 | £249 | £343 | £311 |
| 2026 | £366 | £270 | £329 | £295 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 2DX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | Flat 51, Chamberlaine Court, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury, OX16 2PA | Other | Leasehold | £122,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 28, Chamberlaine Court, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury, OX16 2PA | Flats | Leasehold | £76,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat 15, Chamberlaine Court, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury, OX16 2PA | Flats | Leasehold | £118,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | Flat 12, Chamberlaine Court, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury, OX16 2PA | Flats | Leasehold | £105,500 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 16, Waterloo Drive, Banbury, OX16 3QN | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the OX16 2DX postcode area, located within Banbury Grimsbury, there are 6 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Mar 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Dashwood Banbury Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2014. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX16 2DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | Spiceball Park Road, Cherwell, OX16 2DX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Bridge Street Food And Wine | 18 Bridge Street, Banbury, OX16 5PN | Walking directions to Bridge Street Food And Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Nothing but Footprints | Cherwell, OX16 5UE | Walking directions to Nothing but Footprints |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Food Centre | Broad Street, Cherwell, OX16 5BN | Walking directions to Euro Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Sklep Grosik | 35-39 Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 3QH | Walking directions to Sklep Grosik |
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 2DX, 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 2DX 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OX16 2DX in Banbury Cross and Neithrop is £240,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to OX16 2DX, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury (Good), Dashwood Banbury Academy (Good) and St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OX16 2DX is Banbury, about 447 m away.
OX16 2DX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,694 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 2DX is Sean Woodcock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Yvonne Greene (Reform UK).