Postcode OX16 5AA is located in an urban city, within the Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Banbury Grimsbury area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 349.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.2× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is People's Park.
Banbury Grimsbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Banbury Grimsbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 349.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from OX16 5AA.
Banbury Grimsbury near OX16 5AA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Banbury | N/A | Walking directions to Banbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | People's Park | Medium | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Easington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Easington Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bridge Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Bridge Street Park |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £249,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Banbury Cross and Neithrop area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £394,975 | £341 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £310,000 | £348 |
| Terraced | 40 | £255,000 | £300 |
| Flats | 53 | £150,000 | £268 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £352,248 | £145,000 | £253,500 | £225,250 |
| 2017 | £370,000 | £160,000 | £243,000 | £205,000 |
| 2018 | £352,500 | £175,000 | £249,475 | £230,000 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £154,000 | £230,000 | £208,625 |
| 2020 | £490,000 | £149,310 | £250,000 | £222,500 |
| 2021 | £327,500 | £162,250 | £277,000 | £232,000 |
| 2022 | £433,000 | £175,500 | £294,000 | £252,500 |
| 2023 | £392,500 | £149,950 | £275,000 | £245,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £140,000 | £291,000 | £270,000 |
| 2025 | £424,975 | £150,000 | £312,000 | £261,000 |
| 2026 | £447,500 | £165,000 | £269,000 | £265,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £286 | £246 | £255 | £235 |
| 2017 | £282 | £248 | £264 | £229 |
| 2018 | £314 | £301 | £290 | £257 |
| 2019 | £312 | £255 | £253 | £237 |
| 2020 | £260 | £287 | £255 | £251 |
| 2021 | £325 | £283 | £296 | £262 |
| 2022 | £354 | £298 | £337 | £293 |
| 2023 | £362 | £268 | £299 | £275 |
| 2024 | £359 | £253 | £317 | £310 |
| 2025 | £328 | £247 | £343 | £316 |
| 2026 | £366 | £300 | £318 | £295 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 5AA.
In the OX16 5AA postcode area, located within Banbury Grimsbury, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX16 5AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | International Supermarket | 33a-34a High Street, Banbury, OX16 5ER | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Iceland | Calthorpe Street, Cherwell, OX16 5EX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0 mi | V5 Superstores | 2 Horsefair, Banbury, OX16 0AA | Walking directions to V5 Superstores |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 23 High Street, Banbury, OX16 5EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | MAXI Fresh Co | High Street, Cherwell, OX16 5JJ | Walking directions to MAXI Fresh Co |
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 5AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Yvonne Greene
Banbury Cross & Neithrop - Elected 7 May 2026
Sean Woodcock
Banbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX16 5AA records about 350 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5AA in Banbury Grimsbury is £249,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to OX16 5AA, including St John's Priory School, English Language Training and Harriers Banbury Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OX16 5AA is Banbury, about 718 m away.
OX16 5AA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,563 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 5AA is Sean Woodcock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Yvonne Greene (Reform UK).
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.