Postcode OX16 9BY 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 Calthorpe area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Saint Louis Meadow Park.
Banbury Calthorpe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,628 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Banbury Calthorpe has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.7% 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 0 ft away from OX16 9BY.
Banbury Calthorpe near OX16 9BY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Banbury | N/A | Walking directions to Banbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Saint Louis Meadow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saint Louis Meadow Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bankside Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bankside Park |
| 0.5 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 9BY.
In the OX16 9BY 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 9BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.3 mi | A & Y Grocers | 46 Broad Street, Banbury, OX16 5BX | Walking directions to A & Y Grocers |
| 0.3 mi | League of Friends | Hightown Road, Cherwell, OX16 9AL | Walking directions to League of Friends |
| 0.4 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 9BY, 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 9BY records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9BY in Banbury Calthorpe 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 9BY, including English Language Training, St John's Priory School and The Grange Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OX16 9BY is Banbury, about 499 m away.
OX16 9BY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,628 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 9BY 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.