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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

OX162ND

Nursery Drive

OX162GU

Ruscote Avenue

OX169LS

Wesley Drive

OX169PL

Milton Street

OX169QH

Broughton Road

OX160TZ

Bath Road

OX161PU

Woodfield

OX169AA

South Bar Street

OX165UE

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

OX165AW

Dashwood Road

OX165NG

Cornhill

OX169QQ

Broughton Road

OX162NH

Pinhill Road

OX162RS

Pipe Lane

OX165HL

Prospect Road

OX161PR

High Furlong

OX162BN

Foundry Street

OX165PY

Bridge Street

OX165LW

Parsons Street

OX165LL

Butcher's Row

OX162AD

Southam Road

OX165LY

Parsons Street

OX165BZ

Marlborough Road

OX165XT

Newland Road

OX165UP

Bridge Street

OX165BP

George Street

OX162EZ

Cope Road

OX161RJ

Beaumont Road

OX160BU

Boxhedge Road

OX161PZ

Danesmoor

OX160EB

Queens Road

OX165BN

Broad Street

OX162FA

Warwick Road

OX162NN

Ruscote Avenue

OX161SD

Beaumont Road

OX165UA

Market Place

OX165DR

Britannia Road

OX165AF

Newland Road

OX165LU

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

OX162TD

Parklands

OX165LS

Church Lane

OX165BX

Broad Street

OX169LT

Wesley Drive

OX165DG

Albert Street

OX165BE

St Johns Road

OX160BP

Boxhedge Road

OX165BD

Britannia Road

OX162PP

Castle Street

OX165HU

Fairview Road

OX165DH

Swan Industrial Estate

OX165DE

Britannia Road

OX162AJ

Warwick Road

OX165LA

High Street

OX160FS

Bolton Mews

Data Sources

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