Postcode OX16 3WQ 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.6 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.
Banbury Grimsbury has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,192 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Banbury Grimsbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 43 ft away from OX16 3WQ.
Banbury Grimsbury near OX16 3WQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Moorfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Moorfield Park |
| 0.4 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 3WQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 9, Broome Way, Banbury, OX16 3WQ | Flats | Leasehold | £134,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 13, Broome Way, Banbury, OX16 3WQ | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 53, Broome Way, Banbury, OX16 3WQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £193,500 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 75, Broome Way, Banbury, OX16 3WQ | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 51, Broome Way, Banbury, OX16 3WQ | Flats | Freehold | £197,000 |
In the OX16 3WQ postcode area, located within Banbury Grimsbury, there are 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Mar 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Dashwood Banbury Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2014. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX16 3WQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Spiceball Park Road, Cherwell, OX16 2DX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Unit A3 Blacklock House, Banbury, OX16 3QT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sklep Grosik | 35-39 Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 3QH | Walking directions to Sklep Grosik |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 10 Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 4QJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Waitrose | Southam Road, Banbury, OX16 2FW | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 3WQ, 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 3WQ records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.
The median sale price around OX16 3WQ 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 5 schools close to OX16 3WQ, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury (Good), St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Dashwood Banbury Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OX16 3WQ is Banbury, about 915 m away.
OX16 3WQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,192 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 3WQ 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).