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Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown Population

10,423

Population density

1,712.5 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£399,975	£317,875	£367,000	£425,000	£488,000
Flats	30	£158,250	£106,700	£142,375	£169,500	£216,500
Semi-Detached	35	£295,000	£213,500	£265,000	£321,500	£351,000
Terraced	38	£248,000	£201,050	£225,500	£280,000	£318,000

10 years median price trend in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

All postcodes in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX163HZ

Manor Road

OX163JX

Grimsbury Green

OX164PT

Mckeevor Place

OX164QR

Marshall Road

OX164RP

Merton Street

OX164TL

Chandos Close

OX164UT

Thorpe Lane

OX163LF

South Street

OX163YT

Merton Street

OX164AJ

Thorpe Way

OX164QW

Verney Road

OX163HJ

Gibbs Road

OX163LN

East Street

OX163TB

Jugglers Close

OX164TQ

Marshall Road

OX166UE

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX172BW

Banbury Lane

OX163QL

Wellington Avenue

OX165BG

Tramway Road

OX161SG

Merton Street

OX163LG

Centre Street

OX163QS

Middleton Road

OX164QX

Howard Road

OX164SH

The Causway

OX169BH

Valley Road

OX163JR

Daventry Road

OX164TJ

Banbury Lane

OX166FT

Merton Street

OX166TQ

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX169BS

Hightown Road

OX169SP

Coppice Close

OX163HB

West Street

OX163US

Merton Street

OX163WJ

Broome Way

OX164AH

Duke Street

OX169BQ

Valley Road

OX169PU

Leyesland Court

OX163EL

Brookhill Way

OX163HX

Grimsbury Square

OX166JB

Merton Street

OX163JB

Manor Road

OX163QH

Middleton Road

OX164FU

Winchester Close

OX164SF

Causeway

OX164SL

Causeway

OX165AU

Tramway Road

OX165AY

Lower Cherwell Street

OX155ST

Merton Street

OX163HR

Cheney Road

OX163JF

Grimsbury Green

OX163JL

Grimsbury Green

OX163WQ

Broome Way

OX164SY

Overthorpe Road

OX165AB

Station Approach

OX164SD

School View

OX169GG

Hightown Gardens

OX169XN

Foscote Rise

OX163HD

West Street

OX163JD

Manor Road

OX163QN

Waterloo Drive

OX164NL

Duke Street

OX164RF

Old School Place

OX164RX

Merton Street

OX165TY

Haslemere Way

OX163HE

West Street

OX163LA

South Street

OX163TL

Wildmere Close

OX164RL

Alma Road

OX169SW

Coppice Close

OX163HA

West Street

OX164FD

Waltham Gardens

OX169SR

Meadow View

OX163HN

Grimsbury Drive

OX163HP

Grimsbury Square

OX164AB

Thorpe Mead

OX166TZ

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX163HW

The Byeway

OX164QS

Marshall Road

OX169BG

Hightown Road

OX169BL

Dexter Close

OX163QR

Middleton Road

OX164QQ

Middleton Road

OX165AJ

Lower Cherwell Street

OX166RU

Merton Street

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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