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OX16 9AL

Hightown Road

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

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Overview

Postcode OX16 9AL 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 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 median sale price in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown is £258,995 (around £345 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £193,125 and £320,000. The nearest station is Banbury, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Saint Louis Meadow Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Banbury Calthorpe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,326 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Banbury Calthorpe has a high crime rate, with approximately 87 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Banbury Calthorpe is £59,388 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from OX16 9AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Banbury Calthorpe near OX16 9AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Banbury located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX16 9AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Banbury

N/A

Walking directions to Banbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX16 9AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSaint Louis Meadow ParkMediumWalking directions to Saint Louis Meadow Park
0.2 miEasington ParkMediumWalking directions to Easington Park

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
2,676.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
69.86(+775%)
Violence and sexual offences
49.32(+56%)
Public order
13.7(+126%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.96(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.53(+17%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
58.99%
Other White
77
24.29%
Indian
12
3.79%
African
8
2.52%
Caribbean
7
2.21%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
40.22%
No qualifications
48
17.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.76%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.02%
Other
16
5.9%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
50%
Owns with a mortgage
31
22.79%
Owns outright
29
21.32%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.68%
Shared ownership
2
1.47%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

Median price: £258,995
Price per sq ft: £345
Sales (last 12 months): 126
Typical range (middle 50%): £193K – £320K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £258,995 (about £345 per square foot) in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£407,500£365
Semi-Detached39£295,000£378
Terraced38£243,000£340
Flats26£149,250£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£355,000£140,000£280,000£248,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£379£278£361£336
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 9AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 9AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Feb 202690, Oxford Road, Banbury, OX16 9ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£545,000
29 May 20251, Hightown House, Hightown Gardens, Banbury, OX16 9GGFlatsLeasehold£248,000
27 Jul 202663, Oxford Road, Banbury, OX16 9AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£675,000
05 Dec 2025100, Oxford Road, Banbury, OX16 9AWDetachedFreehold£815,000
16 May 202598, Oxford Road, Banbury, OX16 9AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£725,000

Schools

In the OX16 9AL postcode area, located within Banbury Calthorpe, there are 8 primary and 3 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.

Nearby schools for OX16 9AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryHarriers Banbury AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miNot applicableSt John's Priory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miPrimaryThe Grange Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX16 9AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX16 9AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLeague of FriendsHightown Road, Cherwell, OX16 9ALWalking directions to League of Friends
0.2 miSainsbury'sOxford Road, Banbury, OX16 9XAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miMorrisonsSwan Close Road, Banbury, OX16 5AQWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miSparSwan Close Road, Cherwell, OX16 5AQWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miA & Y Grocers46 Broad Street, Banbury, OX16 5BXWalking directions to A & Y Grocers

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district.

Band A£1,722
Band B£2,009
Band C£2,296
Band D£2,583
Band E£3,157
Band F£3,731
Band G£4,305
Band H£5,166

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OX16 9AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rebecca Biegel

Banbury Grimsbury & Hightown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sean Woodcock

Banbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCherwellE07000177
Parliamentary ConstituencyBanburyE14001072
ParishBanburyE04013353
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Banbury CalthorpeE02005927
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 007BE01028427
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OX16 9AL

Is OX16 9AL (Banbury Calthorpe) safe?

The area around OX16 9AL 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near OX16 9AL?

The median sale price around OX16 9AL in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown is £258,995 (about £345 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX16 9AL?

There are 12 schools close to OX16 9AL, including Harriers Banbury Academy (Good), St John's Priory School and The Grange Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to OX16 9AL?

The closest station to OX16 9AL is Banbury, about 967 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX16 9AL?

OX16 9AL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,326 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX16 9AL (Banbury Calthorpe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Banbury covering OX16 9AL 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).