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Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

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About

The Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown ward is situated directly north of the town centre, across the Oxford Canal. Grimsbury is a primarily residential area with a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It is bordered by the River Cherwell to the east and contains the Grimsbury Reservoir, a local green space. The area has practical amenities serving the local community, including shops and schools along its main roads.

Hightown is located on rising ground to the northwest, characterised by its housing estates built in the mid-20th century. The ward includes the grounds of the former Horton General Hospital. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Grimsbury Wharf on the canal, which speaks to the area's past connection to waterborne trade. Transport links are provided by the nearby M40 motorway, influencing the ward's layout and connectivity.

Area overview

On average Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown is £48,857 per year. There are 2 schools in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown is home to around 10,423 people, with a population density of about 1,712.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
171
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown Population
10,423
Population density
1,712.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85(+169%)
Shoplifting
28.01(+249%)
Public order
24.94(+308%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.78(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.93(+147%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,150
59.01%
Other White
1,860
17.85%
Pakistani
924
8.87%
Indian
322
3.09%
Other
220
2.11%
Total population: 10,422

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,537
29.68%
No qualifications
1,784
20.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,254
14.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,098
12.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,047
12.25%
Total 16+ residents: 8,548

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,520
34.01%
Owns with a mortgage
1,131
25.31%
Owns outright
1,018
22.78%
Other social rented
524
11.73%
Other forms of private rent
105
2.35%
Total households: 4,469

Property prices in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown 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 Grimsbury and Hightown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£399,975
Flats30£158,250
Semi-Detached35£295,000
Terraced38£248,000

10 years median price trend in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown.

All postcodes in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX166EJ

Merton Street

OX171TQ

Merton Street

OX163QP

Wellesley Close

OX164QG

Middleton Road

OX166QT

Merton Street

OX164TE

Alma Road

OX164TN

Overthorpe Road

OX165AX

Canal Street

OX163LQ

Centre Street

OX163WY

Brinkburn Grove

OX164TG

Padbury Drive

OX164XR

Overfield

OX166RE

Merton Street

OX169SN

Bankside

OX161GT

Merton Street

OX163UU

Wildmere Road

OX164AG

Alma Road

OX164SJ

Junction Road

OX164SZ

Ermont Way

OX169BN

Windmill Close

OX163AD

Wildmere Court

OX163HL

Grimsbury Drive

OX166RS

Merton Street

OX164FS

Princethorpe Drive

OX165QF

Bridge Street

OX165TA

Station Road

OX166UG

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX169XP

Foscote Rise

OX162UX

Merton Street

OX163NN

Victoria Place

OX164FG

Beaulieu Close

OX165PH

Bridge Street

OX163HH

Fergusson Road

OX163JN

Manor Road

OX163WP

Delapre Drive

OX164QZ

Howard Road

OX166UB

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX163LU

Wildmere Road

OX163RA

West Street

OX164UB

Old School Place

OX166LP

Merton Street

OX163JU

Wildmere Road

OX164FW

Westminster Way

OX164RQ

Alma Road

OX169FG

Valley Road

OX172BN

Banbury Lane

OX163RL

Brunswick Place

OX163WG

Webb Close

OX163WX

Brinkburn Grove

OX164RA

Howard Road

OX164UZ

Thorpe Drive

OX169BF

Hightown Road

OX163HQ

Fergusson Road

OX163TX

West Street

OX169BE

Hightown Road

OX169DB

Hightown Gardens

OX163UT

Middleton Road

OX163WH

Broome Way

OX164XD

Chalker Way

OX169BP

Hightown Gardens

OX169BU

Lime Avenue

OX169DE

Windmill Close

OX164SE

School View

OX166TW

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX169NP

Hightown Leyes

OX169XZ

Kilbale Crescent

OX163HG

Old Grimsbury Road

OX164SW

Thorpe Close

OX163QT

Middleton Road

OX163WR

Calder Close

OX164PN

Overthorpe Road

OX164RZ

Thorpe Mead

OX169SJ

High Acres

OX164SP

Thorpe Way

OX169BW

Lodge Close

OX163HS

Cheney Road

OX163TS

Wates Way

OX163HT

Grimsbury Square

OX163LJ

East Street

OX164SX

Overthorpe Road

OX164US

Clearway House Industrial Estate

OX165AQ

Swan Close Road

OX166LL

Merton Street

OX164QY

Howard Road

OX164RB

Avenue Road

OX164SB

Overthorpe Road

OX164TA

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX164SN

Merton Street

OX163LR

Middleton Road

OX163ZP

Manor Road

OX169BT

Hightown Road

OX164SR

School Row

OX163LH

North Street

OX164AD

Alma Road

OX164FE

Canterbury Close

OX164FP

Winchester Close

OX164QD

Middleton Road

OX164RN

Marshall Road

OX164TH

Darler Court

OX163AB

Acorn Way

Data Sources

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