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OX16 2SX

Southam Road

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

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Detailed insights for OX16 2SX

Overview

Postcode OX16 2SX 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 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 nearest station is Banbury, about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hanwell View Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Banbury Grimsbury has a low 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.

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

32.3%

Approximately 32.3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from OX16 2SX.

Flood risk

High

Banbury Grimsbury near OX16 2SX has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Banbury located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX16 2SX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHanwell View ParkMediumWalking directions to Hanwell View Park
0.5 michildren play areaSmallWalking directions to children play area

Area Profile

Population
479
Population density
355.2 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
364
75.99%
Other White
57
11.9%
African
19
3.97%
Pakistani
9
1.88%
Other Asian
5
1.04%
Total population: 479

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
28.61%
Level 3 (A level)
90
24.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
67
18.26%
No qualifications
35
9.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
8.99%
Total 16+ residents: 367

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
27.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
54
24.55%
Other social rented
53
24.09%
Owns outright
18
8.18%
Social rents from council
18
8.18%
Total households: 220

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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 2SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 2SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 202521C, Beaumont Close, Banbury, OX16 1TGOtherFreehold£210,000
07 Nov 202525, Booth Road, Banbury, OX16 1EGTerracedFreehold£285,000
12 Jun 202525, Booth Road, Banbury, OX16 1EGTerracedFreehold£305,000
27 Aug 202537, Griffith Road, Banbury, OX16 1EFFlatsLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the OX16 2SX postcode area, located within Banbury Grimsbury, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX16 2SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCherry Fields Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHanwell Fields Community SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimaryHardwick Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX16 2SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX16 2SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExtraLockheed Close, Banbury, OX16 1LXWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.5 miThe Food WarehouseLockheed Close, Cherwell, OX16 1LXWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.5 miCo-op FoodLapsley Drive, Cherwell, OX16 1ERWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 2SX, 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 GrimsburyE02005924
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 004IE01035725
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about OX16 2SX

Is OX16 2SX (Banbury Grimsbury) safe?

The area around OX16 2SX 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 public order.

What is the average house price near OX16 2SX?

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

What schools are near OX16 2SX?

There are 4 schools close to OX16 2SX, including Cherry Fields Primary School (Outstanding), Hanwell Fields Community School (Good) and Hardwick Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OX16 2SX?

OX16 2SX scores 4 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).

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

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

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.