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OX16 2NG

Neithrop Avenue

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

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Detailed insights for OX16 2NG

Overview

Postcode OX16 2NG 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 Neithrop area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is People's Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Banbury Neithrop has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,059 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Banbury Neithrop has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Banbury Neithrop is £46,725 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from OX16 2NG.

Flood risk

No risk

Banbury Neithrop near OX16 2NG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX16 2NG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Banbury

N/A

Walking directions to Banbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX16 2NG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPeople's ParkMediumWalking directions to People's Park
0.3 miRuscote ParkMediumWalking directions to Ruscote Park
0.2 miMusketeer ParkSmallWalking directions to Musketeer Park

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
6,799.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
53.06(+565%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.75(+47%)
Public order
16.42(+171%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.79(+145%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.9(+13%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
72.88%
Other White
38
12.42%
Other Asian
13
4.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.29%
Other
7
2.29%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
24.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
23.32%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.25%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
40.83%
Owns with a mortgage
39
32.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.5%
Other social rented
5
4.17%
Shared ownership
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Banbury Cross and Neithrop

Median price£249,000
Price per sq ft£305
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £303K

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.

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 Cross and Neithrop over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£394,975£341
Semi-Detached33£310,000£348
Terraced40£255,000£300
Flats53£150,000£268

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Banbury Cross and Neithrop

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banbury Cross and Neithrop.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banbury Cross and Neithrop.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Banbury Cross and Neithrop.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Banbury Cross and Neithrop.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Banbury Cross and Neithrop in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 2NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 2NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202572, Neithrop Avenue, Banbury, OX16 2NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,776
03 Jun 202556, Neithrop Avenue, Banbury, OX16 2NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£312,000
16 Jan 202667, Neithrop Avenue, Banbury, OX16 2NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
04 Jul 202525, Neithrop Avenue, Banbury, OX16 2NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
24 Jun 202529, Neithrop Avenue, Banbury, OX16 2NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the OX16 2NG postcode area, located within Banbury Neithrop, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX16 2NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary School, BanburyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHill View Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryHardwick Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX16 2NG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX16 2NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBanbury ExpressWarwick Road, Cherwell, OX16 1ASWalking directions to Banbury Express
0.2 miWaitroseSoutham Road, Banbury, OX16 2FWWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miAldiRuscote Avenue, Banbury, OX16 2GUWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miCo-op Food1 Ruscote Arcade, Banbury, OX16 1PHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miFarmfoodsLockheed Close, Cherwell, OX16 1LXWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,916
Band C£2,190
Band D£2,464
Band E£3,011
Band F£3,559
Band G£4,106
Band H£4,928

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 2NG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Yvonne Greene

Banbury Cross & Neithrop - 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
ParishBanburyE04013353
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Banbury NeithropE02005923
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 003BE01028446
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about OX16 2NG

Is OX16 2NG (Banbury Neithrop) safe?

The area around OX16 2NG records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near OX16 2NG?

The median sale price around OX16 2NG in Banbury Neithrop is £249,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX16 2NG?

There are 14 schools close to OX16 2NG, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury (Good), Hill View Primary School (Good) and Hardwick Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX16 2NG?

The closest station to OX16 2NG is Banbury, about 1,439 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX16 2NG?

OX16 2NG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,059 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX16 2NG (Banbury Neithrop) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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Data Sources

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.