Postcode OX16 2SE 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spiceball Country Park.
Banbury Grimsbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,211 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Banbury Grimsbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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.
The average income per household in Banbury Grimsbury is £47,080 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from OX16 2SE.
Banbury Grimsbury near OX16 2SE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Banbury | N/A | Walking directions to Banbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spiceball Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Spiceball Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | Moorfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Moorfield Park |
| 0.5 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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 2SE.
In the OX16 2SE postcode area, located within Banbury Grimsbury, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX16 2SE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Southam Road, Banbury, OX16 2FW | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Lockheed Close, Banbury, OX16 1LX | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Lockheed Close, Cherwell, OX16 1LX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Lockheed Close, Cherwell, OX16 1LX | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Ruscote Avenue, Banbury, OX16 2GU | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 2SE, 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 2SE records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2SE in Banbury Grimsbury is £249,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to OX16 2SE, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury (Good), Dashwood Banbury Academy (Good) and Hanwell Fields Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OX16 2SE is Banbury, about 1,201 m away.
OX16 2SE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,211 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 2SE 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.