Banbury (OX16) in Oxfordshire has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.8% for property prices alongside rental growth of 6.0%, with population increasing 1.7% over the same period. The district sits at the early gentrification stage and achieves a trajectory score of 55.5/100, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The divergence between rental and capital growth suggests the market is currently more favourable for investors prioritising yield over appreciation. Population modest expansion coupled with early-stage gentrification indicators indicate gradual development, though the relatively lower price growth rate reflects the market's measured pace compared to stronger-performing districts nationally.
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- 1Property prices up 1.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.7% per year
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What's changing in Banbury · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.8 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
Banbury (OX16) common questions
Is Banbury up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Banbury (OX16) as Early. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 29% of districts nationally. The score is down 4.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Banbury safe?
Banbury has a safety score of 40/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Banbury?
The average property price in Banbury (OX16) is £287k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Banbury?
The median monthly rent in Banbury (OX16) is £1,280 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Banbury?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Banbury (OX17), Banbury (OX15), Newbury (RG14), Bicester (OX26), Southampton (SO15). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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