Postcode OX16 2QU 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 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spiceball Country Park.
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.
Banbury Neithrop has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from OX16 2QU.
Banbury Neithrop near OX16 2QU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spiceball Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Spiceball Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ruscote Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ruscote Park |
| 0.2 mi | Musketeer Park | Small | Walking directions to Musketeer 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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 2QU.
In the OX16 2QU postcode area, located within Banbury Neithrop, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX16 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Southam Road, Banbury, OX16 2FW | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Lockheed Close, Cherwell, OX16 1LX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Ruscote Avenue, Banbury, OX16 2GU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Lockheed Close, Cherwell, OX16 1LX | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Lockheed Close, Banbury, OX16 1LX | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 2QU, 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 2QU 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.
The median sale price around OX16 2QU in Banbury Neithrop is £249,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to OX16 2QU, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury (Good), Hill View Primary School (Good) and Hanwell Fields Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OX16 2QU is Banbury, about 1,490 m away.
OX16 2QU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Banbury covering OX16 2QU 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.