Postcode OX16 5AY 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 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 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Moorfield 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 9.4% 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 road, approximately 69 ft away from OX16 5AY.
Banbury Grimsbury near OX16 5AY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Banbury located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Banbury | N/A | Walking directions to Banbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moorfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Moorfield Park |
| 0.1 mi | Bridge Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Bridge Street 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 5AY.
In the OX16 5AY postcode area, located within Banbury Grimsbury, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX16 5AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bridge Street Food And Wine | Bridge Street, Cherwell, OX16 5PN | Walking directions to Bridge Street Food And Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Mace | Christchurch Court, Cherwell, OX16 5DT | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Food Centre | Broad Street, Cherwell, OX16 5BN | Walking directions to Euro Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Swan Close Road, Cherwell, OX16 5AQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Magazin Tradițional Românesc | 47b Broad Street, Banbury, OX16 5BT | Walking directions to Magazin Tradițional Românesc |
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 5AY, 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 5AY 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 5AY in Banbury Grimsbury is £250,000 (about £343 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to OX16 5AY, including Dashwood Banbury Academy (Good), St John's Priory School and English Language Training. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OX16 5AY is Banbury, about 195 m away.
OX16 5AY 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 5AY 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.