Postcode OX16 3QR 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spiceball Country Park.
Banbury Grimsbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,967 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Banbury Grimsbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 244 ft away from OX16 3QR.
Banbury Grimsbury near OX16 3QR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Banbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Moorfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Moorfield Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bridge Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Bridge Street Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £391,250 | £372 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £293,000 | £364 |
| Terraced | 44 | £242,000 | £338 |
| Flats | 25 | £140,000 | £264 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 3QR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sept 2026 | 29, Victoria Place, Banbury, OX16 3NN | Flats | Leasehold | £93,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 16, Victoria Place, Banbury, OX16 3NN | Flats | Leasehold | £162,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 59, Victoria Place, Banbury, OX16 3NN | Flats | Leasehold | £172,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Flat 4, Northumberland Court, 2, Duke Street, Banbury, OX16 4NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 11B, Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 3QH | Flats | Leasehold | £136,000 |
In the OX16 3QR postcode area, located within Banbury Grimsbury, there are 5 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Dashwood Banbury Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2014. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Mar 2022. |
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX16 3QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sklep Grosik | 35-39 Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 3QH | Walking directions to Sklep Grosik |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 10 Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 4QJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Spiceball Park Road, Cherwell, OX16 2DX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Bridge Street Food And Wine | 18 Bridge Street, Banbury, OX16 5PN | Walking directions to Bridge Street Food And Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Unit A3 Blacklock House, Banbury, OX16 3QT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX16 3QR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rebecca Biegel
Banbury Grimsbury & Hightown - Elected 7 May 2026
Sean Woodcock
Banbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX16 3QR records about 126 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OX16 3QR in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown is £255,000 (about £341 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to OX16 3QR, 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.
The closest station to OX16 3QR is Banbury, about 370 m away.
OX16 3QR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,967 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 3QR 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).