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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

OX172FJ

Kalabergos Close

OX163WY

Brinkburn Grove

OX164SZ

Ermont Way

OX169BZ

Lambs Crescent

OX164RA

Howard Road

OX164SR

School Row

OX163QP

Wellesley Close

OX163WQ

Broome Way

OX163LA

South Street

OX163WT

Burchester Place

OX164FS

Princethorpe Drive

OX166RX

Merton Street

OX163WE

Ivatt Walk

OX164FA

Westminster Way

OX164FR

Priory Vale Road

OX164QW

Verney Road

OX166RB

Merton Street

OX163QL

Wellington Avenue

OX169BX

Western Crescent

OX163NF

Colville Walk

OX163QR

Middleton Road

OX173ZJ

Merton Street

OX169BU

Lime Avenue

OX169BT

Hightown Road

OX163HU

Grimsbury Square

OX163EL

Brookhill Way

OX165TE

Tramway Road

OX164QJ

Middleton Road

OX161GT

Merton Street

OX164TL

Chandos Close

OX164SP

Thorpe Way

OX165TA

Station Road

OX169SL

High Acres

OX163LL

East Street

OX163RL

Brunswick Place

OX164UB

Old School Place

OX163NE

Wellington Avenue

OX164US

Clearway House Industrial Estate

OX164QX

Howard Road

OX163HQ

Fergusson Road

OX164QS

Marshall Road

OX163WN

Longworth Close

OX163WR

Calder Close

OX166QT

Merton Street

OX165AY

Lower Cherwell Street

OX164SL

Causeway

OX164TF

Fulwell Close

OX163QS

Middleton Road

OX163TX

West Street

OX166UG

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX164FE

Canterbury Close

OX163HP

Grimsbury Square

OX164SQ

Causeway

OX164RZ

Thorpe Mead

OX165QW

Fraser Close

OX164RN

Marshall Road

OX164TB

Overthorpe Road

OX164RT

Alma Road

OX166EJ

Merton Street

OX163ZW

Fisher Close

OX164SW

Thorpe Close

OX163LQ

Centre Street

OX163WJ

Broome Way

OX164SX

Overthorpe Road

OX164XS

Network Eleven

OX164SY

Overthorpe Road

OX163ZN

Stroud Close

OX163LF

South Street

OX164NL

Duke Street

OX164PT

Mckeevor Place

OX163LN

East Street

OX166RF

Merton Street

OX163LB

South Street

OX162UX

Merton Street

OX164RU

Merton Street

OX164AJ

Thorpe Way

OX164RQ

Alma Road

OX166RS

Merton Street

OX163LH

North Street

OX163WP

Delapre Drive

OX164XJ

Dorcas Road

OX163WB

Fowler Road

OX165TY

Haslemere Way

OX166PB

Merton Street

OX169XZ

Kilbale Crescent

OX166RU

Merton Street

OX165FA

Tramway Road

OX163HD

West Street

OX164TN

Overthorpe Road

OX165TU

Riverside

OX169TZ

Hightown Place

OX164SE

School View

OX169XN

Foscote Rise

OX169PU

Leyesland Court

OX163WL

Earlstoke Close

OX169BF

Hightown Road

OX169BH

Valley Road

OX163RA

West Street

OX163HX

Grimsbury Square

OX163JA

Manor Court

Data Sources

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