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OX16 3UT

Middleton Road

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

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Detailed insights for OX16 3UT

Overview

Postcode OX16 3UT 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 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 nearest station is Banbury, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 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
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Banbury Grimsbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,996 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most 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

24.6%

Approximately 24.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from OX16 3UT.

Flood risk

No risk

Banbury Grimsbury near OX16 3UT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Banbury located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX16 3UT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Banbury

N/A

Walking directions to Banbury

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
12,661.3 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
155
49.21%
Other White
86
27.3%
Pakistani
26
8.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
3.17%
White and Black African (mixed)
10
3.17%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
25.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
22.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
15.18%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.06%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
56.15%
Other social rented
25
19.23%
Owns with a mortgage
13
10%
Owns outright
10
7.69%
Social rents from council
7
5.38%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£343
Sales (last 12 months)127
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £315K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £343 per square foot) in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £525,000.

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
Detached19£407,500£359
Semi-Detached39£295,000£383
Terraced40£236,500£343
Flats29£160,000£257

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£141,000£233,500£197,500
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£158,500£297,500£242,500
2026£343,500£144,500£275,000£244,500
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£248£271£239
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£260£368£345
2026£371£253£392£321
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 3UT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 3UT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 2025Flat 1, 31, West Street, Banbury, OX16 3HAFlatsLeasehold£200,000
01 Sept 20253, West Street, Banbury, OX16 3HATerracedFreehold£345,000
31 Jan 202525, West Street, Banbury, OX16 3HATerracedFreehold£335,000
31 Jan 202587, Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 3QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000
18 Feb 2026Flat 20, Guardian Court, Duke Street, Banbury, OX16 4NLFlatsLeasehold£95,000

Schools

In the OX16 3UT postcode area, located within Banbury Grimsbury, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX16 3UT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDashwood Banbury AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Leonard's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary School, BanburyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX16 3UT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX16 3UT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSklep GrosikMiddleton Road, Cherwell, OX16 4QJWalking directions to Sklep Grosik
0.2 miLondis10 Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 4QJWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miTesco ExpressUnit A3 Blacklock House, Banbury, OX16 3QTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLidlSpiceball Park Road, Cherwell, OX16 2DXWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miBridge Street Food And WineBridge Street, Cherwell, OX16 5PNWalking directions to Bridge Street Food And Wine

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 3UT, 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 3UT

Is OX16 3UT (Banbury Grimsbury) safe?

The area around OX16 3UT 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near OX16 3UT?

The median sale price around OX16 3UT in Banbury Grimsbury is £250,000 (about £343 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX16 3UT?

There are 6 schools close to OX16 3UT, including Dashwood Banbury Academy (Good), St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX16 3UT?

The closest station to OX16 3UT is Banbury, about 518 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX16 3UT?

OX16 3UT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,996 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Banbury covering OX16 3UT 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).

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.