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Banbury Cross and Neithrop

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About

Banbury Cross and Neithrop is a central ward of Banbury, combining historic urban areas with residential neighbourhoods. It is anchored by the famous Banbury Cross monument, a Victorian-era structure commemorating a medieval market cross. The ward includes the commercial core around High Street and the Castle Quay shopping centre, which sits on the Oxford Canal. This central location places it at a key junction of roads and the railway line.

The residential area of Neithrop lies to the south-west, characterised by terraced housing and local amenities. The ward contains significant green spaces like Spiceball Park, which follows the River Cherwell. It is also home to the Banbury Museum and the historic site of Banbury Castle, though only fragments remain. The area functions as the primary retail and civic heart for the wider town.

Area overview

On average Banbury Cross and Neithrop has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 232 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Banbury Cross and Neithrop is £48,938 per year. There are 4 schools in Banbury Cross and Neithrop: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Banbury Cross and Neithrop is home to around 10,257 people, with a population density of about 2,876.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
232
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Banbury Cross and Neithrop Population
10,257
Population density
2,876.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
117.68(+271%)
Shoplifting
35.2(+341%)
Public order
31.59(+420%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.27(+130%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.98(+272%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,598
64.33%
Other White
1,759
17.15%
Pakistani
499
4.86%
Other Asian
213
2.08%
Indian
181
1.76%
Total population: 10,257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,594
30.16%
No qualifications
1,895
22.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,199
13.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,102
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
981
11.41%
Total 16+ residents: 8,601

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,666
35.49%
Owns outright
1,097
23.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,024
21.82%
Other social rented
600
12.78%
Social rents from council
143
3.05%
Total households: 4,694

Property prices in Banbury Cross and Neithrop

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £246,500 in Banbury Cross and Neithrop area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Banbury Cross and Neithrop in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Banbury Cross and Neithrop over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats55£146,000
Detached8£420,000
Semi-Detached36£311,000
Terraced45£255,000

10 years median price trend in Banbury Cross and Neithrop

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banbury Cross and Neithrop.

All postcodes in Banbury Cross and Neithrop

OX165EX

Calthorpe Street

OX169RY

Westbeech Court

OX165BU

Newland Place

OX169AE

South Bar Street

OX165AR

Broad Street

OX161TQ

Beaumont Close

OX165HW

Prospect Road

OX161PF

Evenlode

OX160AD

Bath Road

OX162BU

Clarkes Court

OX162PR

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

OX162AB

Warwick Road

OX162BZ

Southam Road

OX161TF

Beaumont Road

OX160AN

Horse Fair

OX162AZ

School Lane

OX169LN

Leigh Grove

OX165BF

Calthorpe Street

OX165UN

Bridge Street

OX160AA

Horse Fair

OX163JJ

Grimsbury Green

OX160ED

Queens Road

OX161PS

Woodfield

OX162LZ

Vineyard Close

OX162AX

Warwick Road

OX169PH

Bear Garden Road

OX162EL

Arran Grove

OX165DA

Marlborough Place

OX162LU

Foundry Street

OX169PG

Mewburn Road

OX160DH

Park Road

OX162NZ

Longelandes Way

OX160TL

North Bar Street

OX161QF

Portway

OX169AB

South Bar Street

OX162BS

Clarkes Court

OX165DQ

Marlborough Road

OX165EH

Britannia Road

OX161QY

Beaumont Road

OX162BY

Foundry Street

OX162BJ

Foundry Street

OX161SJ

Beaumont Close

OX165EJ

Britannia Road

OX165JS

Bridge Street

OX162BQ

Clarkes Court

OX169GF

Gilkes Yard

OX161TR

Beaumont Road

OX162RP

Pipe Lane

OX165DU

Britannia Road

OX161QN

Chetwode

OX162NY

Northcot Lane

OX165HY

Old Parr Close

OX162AE

Warwick Road

OX165QB

Bridge Street

OX165HQ

Newland Road

OX165FB

Butcher's Row

OX162SE

Garden Close

OX162NQ

Pinhill Road

OX169HQ

Park Gardens

OX160TP

Bath Road

OX160BW

Horse Fair

OX165JW

Dashwood Road

OX165DF

Marlborough Place

OX162EH

Cope Road

OX162DU

Cope Road

OX161PL

Windrush

OX162RX

Southam Road

OX165NX

Castle Street

OX162BT

Clarkes Court

OX162NU

Neithrop Close

OX169RU

West Bar Street

OX169PA

Broughton Road

OX165HH

Prospect Road

OX169QD

Berrymoor Road

OX162NE

Nursery Drive

OX162BF

Warwick Road

OX161PQ

Evenlode

OX162EX

Southam Road

OX162BL

Foundry Street

OX161PN

Windrush

OX162DY

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

OX169NQ

Burlington Gardens

OX169LU

Wesley Drive

OX160BX

Boxhedge Terrace

OX169SA

West Bar Street

OX162BX

The Orchard

OX162AN

Warwick Road

OX165DD

Britannia Road

OX169SD

West Bar Street

OX161PP

High Furlong

OX162NB

Garden Close

OX165BS

Butcher's Row

OX165EL

Britannia Road

OX162SY

Parklands

OX165UW

Bridge Street

OX165BJ

Broad Street

OX160AQ

The Leys

OX165EG

High Street

OX169RL

Hornbeam Close

OX165NB

Parsons Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.