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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

OX161TG

Beaumont Close

OX165EE

High Street

OX169NX

Kingsway

OX169AD

Oxford Road

OX162AT

School Lane

OX161QE

Danesmoor

OX169QJ

Broughton Road

OX169LR

Osterley Grove

OX161QA

Danesmoor

OX165JN

St Johns Road

OX160TR

Bath Road

OX169LW

Wesley Drive

OX165HE

Dashwood Road

OX165NY

Church Walk

OX165AH

Jervis Terrace

OX165JA

Calthorpe Road

OX162SX

Southam Road

OX169JR

Bloxham Road

OX161RH

Beaumont Road

OX162DX

Spiceball Park Road

OX160BT

Boxhedge Road West

OX165HX

St Johns Road

OX162EW

Southam Road

OX162WD

Coopers Gate

OX161QZ

Beaumont Road

OX160DW

Park Road

OX165HP

St Johns Place

OX161QW

Chetwode

OX165AG

Butchers Row

OX165ER

High Street

OX165JD

Old Parr Close

OX161TN

Beaumont Close

OX165LJ

Market Place

OX165EF

High Street

OX162RL

Marley Way

OX165LT

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

OX165ES

Calthorpe Road

OX165DW

Britannia Road

OX165QE

Bridge Street

OX169AF

South Bar Street

OX165HT

Old Parr Road

OX160BS

Boxhedge Road West

OX162EG

Southam Road

OX160SX

Park Close

OX165HF

Dashwood Terrace

OX165TR

Jubilee Court

OX169NG

Queensway

OX165TH

Marlborough Road

OX165DB

Marlborough Road

OX162ZA

Warwick Road

OX169FY

Beargarden Road

OX162RT

Canada Close

OX162NA

Nursery Drive

OX169QF

Broughton Road

OX162FW

Coopers Gate

OX162NR

Ruscote Square

OX169PZ

Broughton Road

OX169LX

Queensway

OX162BP

Clarkes Court

OX169PN

New Road

OX165NW

Market Place

OX160TH

North Bar Street

OX161PG

Evenlode

OX162EP

Southam Road

OX165AS

Windsor Terrace

OX161RE

Beaumont Road

OX165AT

George Street

OX160DP

Gillett Road

OX165DT

Christchurch Court

OX165UD

White Lion Walk

OX160FJ

Peoples Place

OX165PE

Castle Street

OX169NU

Kingsway

OX169QA

Broughton Road

OX160DJ

Kings Road

OX161QG

Windrush

OX165HN

Grosvenor Road

OX169RZ

West Bar Street

OX165DJ

Gatteridge Street

OX162AP

Warwick Road

OX162EQ

Coopers Gate

OX169AJ

Oxford Road

OX165DZ

High Street

OX160AE

Horse Fair

OX165EZ

Britannia Road

OX161QD

Danesmoor

OX162BG

Clarkes Court

OX162BB

Cherwell Street

OX162EJ

Cope Road

OX165LX

Church Lane

OX165DS

Britannia Road

OX165PW

Bridge Street

OX169AH

Oxford Road

OX165ED

Market Place

OX165NU

Castle Street

OX162NS

Ruscote Avenue

OX160TF

North Bar Street

OX169FW

Broughton Road

OX161TU

Beaumont Road

OX165NT

Bolton Road

Data Sources

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