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OX16

BANBURY

Oxfordshire, South East, England

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OX16 covers BANBURY in Oxfordshire, South East.

Avg price £382,315
1yr change ▼ 16.0%
Crime 35% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£382,315

▼ 16.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

33% above national avg

Crime Rate

109.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

35% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

325 Mbps

Property Prices in OX16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OX16 is £382,315, which is 35% below the Oxfordshire average of £588,175.

Properties in OX16 cost 33.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OX16 have fallen 16.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £436,057 540
Semi-detached £302,232 812
Terraced £264,487 616
Flat £152,950 375
All types £382,315 2455

5-Year Price History

£340K £356K £372K £388K £404K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in OX16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 109.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OX16 has a crime rate significantly 35% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
48.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
10.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
17.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in OX16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OX16 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Orchard Fields Community School Primary Not inspected mi
Queensway School Primary Good mi
The Grange Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
Tudor Hall School Other Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

170,426

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in OX16 are 325.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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325.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OX16 is collected by Cherwell. The Band D rate is £2,243/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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OX16 — BANBURY

Area Summary

OX16 (BANBURY) offers above-average property prices (£382,315, 33% above national average), higher-than-average crime (35% above national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (325 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about OX16 BANBURY

What is the average house price in OX16 BANBURY?
The average house price in OX16 (BANBURY) is £382,315, based on 2455 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 33% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 16.0% over the past year.
Is OX16 BANBURY a safe area to live?
Crime in OX16 is above the national average (109.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (48.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of OX16 BANBURY?
The population of OX16 (BANBURY) is approximately 170,426 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in OX16?
The average broadband download speed in OX16 is 325 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in OX16 BANBURY?
There are 22 schools in or near OX16. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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