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OX16 3NN

Victoria Place

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

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Overview

Postcode OX16 3NN is located in an urban city, within the Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown area 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 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Banbury Grimsbury is £47,080 per year. The median sale price in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown is £255,000 (around £341 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,750 and £317,500. The nearest station is Banbury, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spiceball Country Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Banbury Grimsbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,140 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Banbury Grimsbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 150 ft away from OX16 3NN.

Flood risk

Very low

Banbury Grimsbury near OX16 3NN has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Banbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX16 3NN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Banbury

N/A

Walking directions to Banbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX16 3NN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSpiceball Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Spiceball Country Park
0.2 miMoorfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Moorfield Park
0.1 miBridge Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Bridge Street Park

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
10,414.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.6(+6%)
Public order
7.94(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.33(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.33(+14%)
Other theft
4.89(-13%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
131
52.61%
Other White
65
26.1%
Indian
16
6.43%
Pakistani
8
3.21%
Other Asian
5
2.01%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
35.65%
Level 3 (A level)
38
17.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.5%
No qualifications
23
10.65%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
64%
Owns with a mortgage
23
18.4%
Owns outright
15
12%
Other forms of private rent
5
4%
Social rents from council
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

Median price: £255,000
Price per sq ft: £341
Sales (last 12 months): 134
Typical range (middle 50%): £191K – £318K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £341 per square foot) in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £575,000.

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 Grimsbury and Hightown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£391,250£372
Semi-Detached41£293,000£364
Terraced44£242,000£338
Flats25£140,000£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,000£139,500£237,000£196,250
2017£289,950£147,500£240,000£225,000
2018£311,000£147,375£238,000£205,000
2019£330,000£138,500£246,000£205,000
2020£307,500£137,500£235,985£185,000
2021£367,500£145,000£250,000£214,000
2022£365,000£157,500£270,000£240,000
2023£385,000£152,500£285,000£238,000
2024£390,000£160,000£275,000£240,000
2025£407,500£158,250£297,500£245,000
2026£350,000£138,750£280,000£243,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294£237£277£244
2017£288£258£301£273
2018£310£259£280£280
2019£286£241£284£242
2020£286£235£292£288
2021£318£242£312£282
2022£364£272£390£317
2023£367£263£341£308
2024£371£276£349£326
2025£347£262£368£343
2026£387£280£361£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 3NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 3NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 202629, Victoria Place, Banbury, OX16 3NNFlatsLeasehold£93,000
18 Dec 202516, Victoria Place, Banbury, OX16 3NNFlatsLeasehold£162,000
21 Oct 202559, Victoria Place, Banbury, OX16 3NNFlatsLeasehold£172,000
15 Jun 202616, Waterloo Drive, Banbury, OX16 3QNTerracedFreehold£220,000
27 Jun 202511B, Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 3QHFlatsLeasehold£136,000

Schools

In the OX16 3NN postcode area, located within Banbury Grimsbury, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for OX16 3NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryDashwood Banbury AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Leonard's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Requires improvement
0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary School, BanburyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX16 3NN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX16 3NN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSklep Grosik35-39 Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 3QHWalking directions to Sklep Grosik
0.1 miLondis10 Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 4QJWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miLidlSpiceball Park Road, Cherwell, OX16 2DXWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miBridge Street Food And Wine18 Bridge Street, Banbury, OX16 5PNWalking directions to Bridge Street Food And Wine
0.3 miEuro Food CentreBroad Street, Cherwell, OX16 5BNWalking directions to Euro Food Centre

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district.

Band A£1,722
Band B£2,009
Band C£2,296
Band D£2,583
Band E£3,157
Band F£3,731
Band G£4,305
Band H£5,166

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 3NN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rebecca Biegel

Banbury Grimsbury & Hightown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

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 004FE01028440
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about OX16 3NN

Is OX16 3NN (Banbury Grimsbury) safe?

The area around OX16 3NN records about 65 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OX16 3NN?

The median sale price around OX16 3NN in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown is £255,000 (about £341 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX16 3NN?

There are 7 schools close to OX16 3NN, including Dashwood Banbury Academy (Good), St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to OX16 3NN?

The closest station to OX16 3NN is Banbury, about 354 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX16 3NN?

OX16 3NN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,140 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX16 3NN (Banbury Grimsbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Banbury covering OX16 3NN is Sean Woodcock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rebecca Biegel (Labour and Co-operative Party).