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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 231 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
231
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
115.63(+267%)
Shoplifting
38.71(+383%)
Public order
33.34(+446%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.71(+131%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.62(+251%)
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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Banbury Cross and Neithrop area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £860,000.

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
Detached8£420,000
Flats54£148,000
Semi-Detached38£302,500
Terraced45£270,000

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

OX165TH

Marlborough Road

OX160DP

Gillett Road

OX162GU

Ruscote Avenue

OX169LR

Osterley Grove

OX165BL

Broad Street

OX165DN

Britannia Road

OX169PL

Milton Street

OX160RU

Millwright Close

OX162AP

Warwick Road

OX162NP

Ruscote Avenue

OX162NQ

Pinhill Road

OX165HX

St Johns Road

OX165JE

High Street

OX169QH

Broughton Road

OX161QE

Danesmoor

OX165BF

Calthorpe Street

OX169JN

Bloxham Road

OX160FS

Bolton Mews

OX162NF

Neithrop Avenue

OX165DF

Marlborough Place

OX160AA

Horse Fair

OX162LZ

Vineyard Close

OX165EZ

Britannia Road

OX165JZ

Church Passage

OX165UP

Bridge Street

OX169LU

Wesley Drive

OX160DJ

Kings Road

OX165EJ

Britannia Road

OX162BL

Foundry Street

OX162EJ

Cope Road

OX165LZ

London Yard

OX165UW

Bridge Street

OX160TF

North Bar Street

OX169QD

Berrymoor Road

OX162PR

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

OX162SE

Garden Close

OX165EH

Britannia Road

OX165XT

Newland Road

OX169AB

South Bar Street

OX169FY

Beargarden Road

OX162NY

Northcot Lane

OX165BH

George Street

OX165BJ

Broad Street

OX165DE

Britannia Road

OX165EU

Paxmans Place

OX165UN

Bridge Street

OX160BL

Poolside Close

OX161PP

High Furlong

OX165AR

Broad Street

OX160SX

Park Close

OX160TT

Bath Road

OX162BN

Foundry Street

OX162FA

Warwick Road

OX162NS

Ruscote Avenue

OX165NW

Market Place

OX161TG

Beaumont Close

OX165DT

Christchurch Court

OX169LT

Wesley Drive

OX161PU

Woodfield

OX161PW

High Furlong

OX162EW

Southam Road

OX165DA

Marlborough Place

OX165DR

Britannia Road

OX161RJ

Beaumont Road

OX169AH

Oxford Road

OX165DH

Swan Industrial Estate

OX165FB

Butcher's Row

OX169AA

South Bar Street

OX169SD

West Bar Street

OX161PG

Evenlode

OX162BU

Clarkes Court

OX162QU

Ruscote Avenue

OX162RL

Marley Way

OX169RR

West Bar Street

OX161PE

Evenlode

OX162BE

Warwick Road

OX165BE

St Johns Road

OX165HN

Grosvenor Road

OX161QF

Portway

OX162BB

Cherwell Street

OX162ND

Nursery Drive

OX165LU

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

OX169NY

Kingsway

OX161PT

High Furlong

OX161PZ

Danesmoor

OX162NZ

Longelandes Way

OX162RS

Pipe Lane

OX165DZ

High Street

OX160SU

Park Close

OX160TR

Bath Road

OX160TU

Bath Road

OX162BY

Foundry Street

OX162LY

Nursery Drive

OX165AW

Dashwood Road

OX165EY

Britannia Road

OX165HW

Prospect Road

OX165LT

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

OX160TW

Bath Road

OX161QW

Chetwode

OX169PH

Bear Garden Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.