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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

OX160DL

Kings Road

OX162BG

Clarkes Court

OX165AE

Marlborough Road

OX169LS

Wesley Drive

OX169NU

Kingsway

OX161PS

Woodfield

OX162EL

Arran Grove

OX162NH

Pinhill Road

OX162RP

Pipe Lane

OX165UA

Market Place

OX162NR

Ruscote Square

OX160DN

Park Road

OX160ED

Queens Road

OX161QJ

Portway

OX162AT

School Lane

OX162BW

Spiceball Park Road

OX162ED

Southam Road

OX162NJ

Neithrop Avenue

OX165ER

High Street

OX165UE

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

OX165UH

Bridge Street

OX160DW

Park Road

OX161TU

Beaumont Road

OX162DY

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

OX165UD

White Lion Walk

OX161PQ

Evenlode

OX165EL

Britannia Road

OX165ET

High Street

OX160AH

Horse Fair

OX161TQ

Beaumont Close

OX165AH

Jervis Terrace

OX165DS

Britannia Road

OX165EF

High Street

OX165ES

Calthorpe Road

OX165LA

High Street

OX165LL

Butcher's Row

OX160AN

Horse Fair

OX160EB

Queens Road

OX162NT

Neithrop Avenue

OX162RX

Southam Road

OX165EG

High Street

OX165QB

Bridge Street

OX162NX

Neithrop Avenue

OX160AQ

The Leys

OX160BT

Boxhedge Road West

OX161QA

Danesmoor

OX162DX

Spiceball Park Road

OX162PQ

Castle Street

OX165DX

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

OX162AS

Warwick Road

OX165JA

Calthorpe Road

OX165JN

St Johns Road

OX169PG

Mewburn Road

OX162AZ

School Lane

OX162NB

Garden Close

OX169NZ

Mewburn Road

OX169QQ

Broughton Road

OX160TD

North Bar Place

OX165AF

Newland Road

OX165BZ

Marlborough Road

OX165DY

Gatteridge Street

OX165HA

Dashwood Road

OX165JJ

High Street

OX169NT

Kingsway

OX160BS

Boxhedge Road West

OX165DB

Marlborough Road

OX165JG

High Street

OX169AF

South Bar Street

OX169PQ

Mewburn Road

OX169QB

Broughton Road

OX160TB

North Bar Street

OX161PF

Evenlode

OX161QY

Beaumont Road

OX165AT

George Street

OX165PY

Bridge Street

OX160BW

Horse Fair

OX161QH

Portway

OX162BJ

Foundry Street

OX162EH

Cope Road

OX162SZ

Parklands

OX165BA

Broad Street

OX165BD

Britannia Road

OX165DU

Britannia Road

OX165LJ

Market Place

OX169RY

Westbeech Court

OX161TH

Beaumont Close

OX162AE

Warwick Road

OX165BQ

Broad Street

OX169RU

West Bar Street

OX160AE

Horse Fair

OX162WD

Coopers Gate

OX165BP

George Street

OX165FD

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

OX165LX

Church Lane

OX165NA

Parsons Street

OX165NU

Castle Street

OX162AN

Warwick Road

OX165HH

Prospect Road

OX165HY

Old Parr Close

OX161QZ

Beaumont Road

Data Sources

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