Postcode OX16 3LW is located in an urban city, within the Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Banbury Grimsbury area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Banbury Grimsbury is £47,080 per year. The nearest station is Banbury located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Spiceball Country Park.
Banbury Grimsbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,883 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Banbury Grimsbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from OX16 3LW.
Banbury Grimsbury near OX16 3LW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Banbury | N/A | Walking directions to Banbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spiceball Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Spiceball Country Park |
| 0.2 mi | Moorfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Moorfield Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bridge Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Bridge Street Park |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £399,975 |
| Flats | 30 | £158,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £248,000 |
10 year median price trend in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
In the OX16 3LW postcode area, located within Banbury Grimsbury, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX16 3LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Unit A3 Blacklock House, Banbury, OX16 3QT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Ermont Way, Cherwell, OX16 4SZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Sklep Grosik | Middleton Road, Cherwell, OX16 4QJ | Walking directions to Sklep Grosik |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 10 Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 4QJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Spiceball Park Road, Cherwell, OX16 2DN | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.