Postcode OX16 3WF 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 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spiceball Country Park.
Banbury Grimsbury has an average 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.
Banbury Grimsbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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.
The average income per household in Banbury Grimsbury is £47,080 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 112 ft away from OX16 3WF.
Banbury Grimsbury near OX16 3WF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Banbury | N/A | Walking directions to Banbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spiceball Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Spiceball Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Moorfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Moorfield Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £407,500 | £359 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £295,000 | £383 |
| Terraced | 40 | £236,500 | £343 |
| Flats | 29 | £160,000 | £257 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 3WF.
In the OX16 3WF postcode area, located within Banbury Grimsbury, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX16 3WF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Unit A3 Blacklock House, Banbury, OX16 3QT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Spiceball Park Road, Cherwell, OX16 2DX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Sklep Grosik | Middleton Road, Cherwell, OX16 4QJ | Walking directions to Sklep Grosik |
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.
Elected local representatives for OX16 3WF, 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 3WF records about 56 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.
The median sale price around OX16 3WF in Banbury Grimsbury is £250,000 (about £343 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to OX16 3WF, 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.
The closest station to OX16 3WF is Banbury, about 1,051 m away.
OX16 3WF scores 5 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).
The Member of Parliament for Banbury covering OX16 3WF 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).
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.