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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

OX163HY

Manor Road

OX163LB

South Street

OX163TY

West Street

OX164RG

Middleton Road

OX163JE

Manor Road

OX163ED

Brookhill Way

OX164TF

Fulwell Close

OX163WF

Stanier Place

OX164RY

Bankside

OX166HA

Merton Street

OX163WE

Ivatt Walk

OX164RH

Causeway

OX164RJ

Merton Street

OX169BZ

Lambs Crescent

OX169DF

Lodge Close

OX166PB

Merton Street

OX169BY

Hightown Road

OX163NF

Colville Walk

OX164FT

Woburn Close

OX164XJ

Dorcas Road

OX165TE

Tramway Road

OX166NY

Merton Street

OX164RT

Alma Road

OX166LR

Merton Street

OX163WT

Burchester Place

OX164AA

Merton Street

OX164RE

Middleton Road

OX173ZJ

Merton Street

OX164RD

Middleton Road

OX163WN

Longworth Close

OX164AE

Ermont Way

OX164XH

Thorpe Lane

OX166RB

Merton Street

OX169HD

Green Lane

OX172BL

Banbury Lane

OX163LD

South Street

OX166UD

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX169YP

Newbold Close

OX163HF

West Street

OX163JA

Manor Court

OX164FA

Westminster Way

OX164FN

Princethorpe Drive

OX164QT

Padbury Drive

OX165QW

Fraser Close

OX169XT

Hightown Road

OX163JZ

Wildmere Road

OX163TA

Jugglers Close

OX163WA

Dean Close

OX164AF

Causeway

OX164NJ

Duke Street

OX164SA

Edward Street

OX166QN

Merton Street

OX163JP

Manor Road

OX163NE

Wellington Avenue

OX164FB

Waltham Gardens

OX164FF

Canterbury Close

OX169SL

High Acres

OX163LW

Burchester Place

OX163SP

Middleton Road

OX163ZN

Stroud Close

OX165TU

Riverside

OX166NU

Merton Street

OX163LL

East Street

OX163ND

Hamilton Close

OX164FQ

Beaulieu Close

OX164RS

Ermont Way

OX169PE

Merton Street

OX154BH

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX163JS

Daventry Road

OX164SQ

Causeway

OX166RF

Merton Street

OX169AL

Hightown Road

OX169XS

Foscote Rise

OX163LE

South Street

OX164TB

Overthorpe Road

OX165TD

Haslemere Way

OX163WS

Delapre Drive

OX163ZW

Fisher Close

OX165AP

Lower Cherwell Street

OX166RX

Merton Street

OX169DD

Valley Road

OX169TZ

Hightown Place

OX172FJ

Kalabergos Close

OX163WB

Fowler Road

OX163WL

Earlstoke Close

OX164FR

Priory Vale Road

OX164SG

Causeway

OX166LB

Merton Street

OX169SS

Meadow View

OX164QJ

Middleton Road

OX164QU

Middleton Road

OX164RU

Merton Street

OX164XP

Levenot Close

OX164XS

Network Eleven

OX169BX

Western Crescent

OX163JW

Manor Road

OX165AL

Swan Close Road

OX165FA

Tramway Road

OX169BJ

Ridge Close

OX163HU

Grimsbury Square

Data Sources

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