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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

OX169NY

Kingsway

OX165EU

Paxmans Place

OX160AH

Horse Fair

OX162BW

Spiceball Park Road

OX169RS

The Shades

OX165HR

Calthorpe Road

OX169JN

Bloxham Road

OX160TW

Bath Road

OX162RR

Southam Road

OX162LY

Nursery Drive

OX165JH

Butchers Row

OX160RU

Millwright Close

OX162AS

Warwick Road

OX165DL

Amos Court

OX162NJ

Neithrop Avenue

OX165BB

Pepper Alley

OX165AA

Calthorpe Street

OX165JZ

Church Passage

OX169LQ

Berrymoor Road

OX165EY

Britannia Road

OX162EY

Cope Road

OX165JJ

High Street

OX165BT

Broad Street

OX169PR

Crouch Street

OX169LP

Sandell Close

OX162NG

Neithrop Avenue

OX165UL

Bolton Road

OX165BH

George Street

OX169QB

Broughton Road

OX160BL

Poolside Close

OX165PQ

Market Place

OX162QW

Ruscote Avenue

OX160DL

Kings Road

OX162PA

Spiceball Park Road

OX165BA

Broad Street

OX162BE

Warwick Road

OX161PH

Ruscote Arcade

OX165HD

Dashwood Road

OX160TD

North Bar Place

OX162NP

Ruscote Avenue

OX165DX

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

OX162NX

Neithrop Avenue

OX165BQ

Broad Street

OX161QB

Danesmoor

OX165JG

High Street

OX169NZ

Mewburn Road

OX165EB

Gatteridge Street

OX169PQ

Mewburn Road

OX161RW

Penhill Industrial Park

OX165DN

Britannia Road

OX169PP

Crouch Street

OX161RB

Beaumont Road

OX161LX

Lockheed Close

OX160TB

North Bar Street

OX162ED

Southam Road

OX165LR

Church Lane

OX162AU

School Lane

OX165HS

Calthorpe Road

OX165HB

Dashwood Road

OX161TH

Beaumont Close

OX161SH

Beaumont Close

OX162RE

Marley Way

OX162SZ

Parklands

OX169PJ

Bear Garden Road

OX165JE

High Street

OX169RR

West Bar Street

OX165BY

Grove Street

OX165LG

Market Place

OX160DN

Park Road

OX161PY

Woodfield

OX161QH

Portway

OX160TT

Bath Road

OX162BH

Foundry Street

OX165HA

Dashwood Road

OX162NL

Ruscote Avenue

OX162QU

Ruscote Avenue

OX165ET

High Street

OX161QJ

Portway

OX161QQ

Portway

OX161PW

High Furlong

OX165QD

Bridge Street

OX165BL

Broad Street

OX160SU

Park Close

OX162NT

Neithrop Avenue

OX161PE

Evenlode

OX162PQ

Castle Street

OX162NF

Neithrop Avenue

OX165PN

Bridge Street

OX161PJ

Windrush

OX165NA

Parsons Street

OX161PX

Woodfield

OX165UH

Bridge Street

OX165EN

Bridge Street

OX169NT

Kingsway

OX165FD

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

OX165LZ

London Yard

OX161PT

High Furlong

OX165DY

Gatteridge Street

OX160TU

Bath Road

OX165AE

Marlborough Road

Data Sources

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