Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the OX16 postcode area, covering Banbury and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£209,518
Median price
£175,000
5-year trend
+21.6%
Total sales
30,628
The OX16 area has 1,141 individual postcodes with 30,628 registered sales. Prices are +47.5% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Banbury. The five-year price movement is +21.6%.
With an average of £209,518, OX16 is a mid-range area, +47.5% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 30,628 recorded sales across 1,141 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in OX16 is +21.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
OX16 2SZ
£94,690 avg · 204 sales
OX16 3WN
£104,045 avg · 198 sales
OX16 3NN
£78,236 avg · 188 sales
OX16 3WS
£157,319 avg · 185 sales
OX16 3RL
£137,140 avg · 170 sales
OX16 2WD
£145,708 avg · 164 sales
OX16 4QR
£146,730 avg · 157 sales
OX16 1AA
£234,548 avg · 152 sales
OX16 3WL
£120,255 avg · 150 sales
This OX16 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the OX16 postcode area is £209,518, based on 30,628 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Banbury.
Properties in OX16 average £209,518, which is +47.5% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£175,000) is 16.5% below the average (£209,518), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in OX16 have moved +21.6% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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