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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 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown Population

10,423

Population density

1,712.5 per km²

Crime

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

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 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)

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	20	£403,750	£324,625	£361,500	£431,250	£501,250
Terraced	39	£240,000	£189,900	£220,000	£262,500	£315,500
Semi-Detached	34	£300,000	£203,000	£271,500	£323,250	£345,000
Flats	31	£158,500	£92,500	£135,500	£169,000	£218,750

10 years median price trend in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

All postcodes in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX163JB

Manor Road

OX166UE

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX169XP

Foscote Rise

OX163HA

West Street

OX164UT

Thorpe Lane

OX166TQ

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX164QD

Middleton Road

OX163JU

Wildmere Road

OX163QT

Middleton Road

OX163JF

Grimsbury Green

OX163HG

Old Grimsbury Road

OX164AG

Alma Road

OX164QZ

Howard Road

OX163AD

Wildmere Court

OX164TG

Padbury Drive

OX164FW

Westminster Way

OX164TQ

Marshall Road

OX164RP

Merton Street

OX163WH

Broome Way

OX163HH

Fergusson Road

OX163HY

Manor Road

OX164SH

The Causway

OX164RL

Alma Road

OX163LW

Burchester Place

OX165QF

Bridge Street

OX163JP

Manor Road

OX163QH

Middleton Road

OX169SN

Bankside

OX164SD

School View

OX163NN

Victoria Place

OX169SR

Meadow View

OX169XS

Foscote Rise

OX163TB

Jugglers Close

OX165AU

Tramway Road

OX163YT

Merton Street

OX166UD

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

OX163ND

Hamilton Close

OX171TQ

Merton Street

OX169AL

Hightown Road

OX169SS

Meadow View

OX163WG

Webb Close

OX164QQ

Middleton Road

OX165AL

Swan Close Road

OX164TH

Darler Court

OX163LD

South Street

OX166LL

Merton Street

OX169BN

Windmill Close

OX164AD

Alma Road

OX163JN

Manor Road

OX166FT

Merton Street

OX164RB

Avenue Road

OX166NY

Merton Street

OX169YP

Newbold Close

OX163JD

Manor Road

OX169SP

Coppice Close

OX163HJ

Gibbs Road

OX163JL

Grimsbury Green

OX163JX

Grimsbury Green

OX169DE

Windmill Close

OX169HD

Green Lane

OX163SP

Middleton Road

OX163HB

West Street

OX164AA

Merton Street

OX163UU

Wildmere Road

OX165AP

Lower Cherwell Street

OX172BL

Banbury Lane

OX166HA

Merton Street

OX165AB

Station Approach

OX164RE

Middleton Road

OX163JR

Daventry Road

OX164FF

Canterbury Close

OX163WX

Brinkburn Grove

OX169BG

Hightown Road

OX164RY

Bankside

OX169DD

Valley Road

OX163LR

Middleton Road

OX163ZP

Manor Road

OX163TS

Wates Way

OX164NJ

Duke Street

OX169BJ

Ridge Close

OX172BW

Banbury Lane

OX164RS

Ermont Way

OX166NU

Merton Street

OX154BH

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

Data Sources

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

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

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