Postcode OX16 5HQ 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 Calthorpe area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 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 Calthorpe is £59,388 per year. The nearest station is Banbury, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is People's Park.
Banbury Calthorpe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,067 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Banbury Calthorpe has a high crime rate, with approximately 87 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Banbury Calthorpe is £59,388 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from OX16 5HQ.
Banbury Calthorpe near OX16 5HQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 5HQ.
In the OX16 5HQ postcode area, located within Banbury Calthorpe, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX16 5HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | A & Y Grocers | 46 Broad Street, Banbury, OX16 5BX | Walking directions to A & Y Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | Magazin Tradițional Românesc | 47b Broad Street, Banbury, OX16 5BT | Walking directions to Magazin Tradițional Românesc |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Calthorpe Street, Cherwell, OX16 5EX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Swan Close Road, Banbury, OX16 5AQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Swan Close Road, Cherwell, OX16 5AQ | Walking directions to Spar |
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 5HQ, 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 5HQ records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around OX16 5HQ in Banbury Calthorpe is £249,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to OX16 5HQ, 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 5HQ is Banbury, about 605 m away.
OX16 5HQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,067 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 5HQ 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.