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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 172 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
172
Deprivation level
5/10
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
87.59(+176%)
Shoplifting
25.04(+214%)
Public order
23.41(+286%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.31(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.21(+151%)
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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £525,000.

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
Detached20£403,750
Terraced39£240,000
Semi-Detached34£300,000
Flats31£158,500

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

OX164RG

Middleton Road

OX166QN

Merton Street

OX163WS

Delapre Drive

OX163JZ

Wildmere Road

OX164FU

Winchester Close

OX163LE

South Street

OX166RE

Merton Street

OX164AB

Thorpe Mead

OX163QN

Waterloo Drive

OX164SG

Causeway

OX164SJ

Junction Road

OX164FN

Princethorpe Drive

OX163LJ

East Street

OX166UB

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX163HL

Grimsbury Drive

OX164RF

Old School Place

OX164QU

Middleton Road

OX163HS

Cheney Road

OX164SN

Causeway

OX164RJ

Merton Street

OX169BY

Hightown Road

OX164UZ

Thorpe Drive

OX163TA

Jugglers Close

OX163WA

Dean Close

OX169BP

Hightown Gardens

OX164AF

Causeway

OX163JE

Manor Road

OX163HN

Grimsbury Drive

OX164TA

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX172BN

Banbury Lane

OX166LR

Merton Street

OX164XR

Overfield

OX163HZ

Manor Road

OX165PH

Bridge Street

OX169BS

Hightown Road

OX169BW

Lodge Close

OX164QT

Padbury Drive

OX166LB

Merton Street

OX164FG

Beaulieu Close

OX164QY

Howard Road

OX169DF

Lodge Close

OX163LG

Centre Street

OX161SG

Merton Street

OX164QR

Marshall Road

OX166TZ

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX165AX

Canal Street

OX164TE

Alma Road

OX164XD

Chalker Way

OX163TY

West Street

OX166JB

Merton Street

OX165BG

Tramway Road

OX164FQ

Beaulieu Close

OX169XT

Hightown Road

OX164RD

Middleton Road

OX169GG

Hightown Gardens

OX164TJ

Banbury Lane

OX163AB

Acorn Way

OX163HF

West Street

OX164FB

Waltham Gardens

OX164RX

Merton Street

OX163HE

West Street

OX169BQ

Valley Road

OX165AQ

Swan Close Road

OX169NP

Hightown Leyes

OX164AE

Ermont Way

OX164FD

Waltham Gardens

OX164SA

Edward Street

OX164XH

Thorpe Lane

OX163LU

Wildmere Road

OX163JW

Manor Road

OX169SJ

High Acres

OX164AH

Duke Street

OX163HR

Cheney Road

OX163HW

The Byeway

OX169FG

Valley Road

OX166LP

Merton Street

OX164PN

Overthorpe Road

OX164FT

Woburn Close

OX169SW

Coppice Close

OX165AJ

Lower Cherwell Street

OX163ED

Brookhill Way

OX163HT

Grimsbury Square

OX169PE

Merton Street

OX164SF

Causeway

OX164XP

Levenot Close

OX164FP

Winchester Close

OX155ST

Merton Street

OX164SB

Overthorpe Road

OX166TW

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX164RH

Causeway

OX163US

Merton Street

OX164QG

Middleton Road

OX165TD

Haslemere Way

OX169BL

Dexter Close

OX169DB

Hightown Gardens

OX163JS

Daventry Road

OX163WF

Stanier Place

OX163TL

Wildmere Close

OX163UT

Middleton Road

OX169BE

Hightown Road

Data Sources

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