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Banbury Grimsbury

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About

Banbury Grimsbury is a residential area located in the northwest part of Banbury, within the Cherwell district. The area is known for its mix of housing, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It has a strong sense of community, with local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks serving residents. Grimsbury is bordered by the Oxford Canal, providing green spaces and walking routes.

The area has good transport links, with Banbury town centre just a short distance away, offering shopping and leisure facilities. Grimsbury also has its own primary school and is close to Banbury’s railway station, providing connections to Oxford, Birmingham, and London. While primarily residential, the area has some light industrial units along its edges, blending housing with local employment opportunities.

Area overview

On average Banbury Grimsbury has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Banbury Grimsbury is £51,600 per year. There are 6 schools in Banbury Grimsbury: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Banbury Grimsbury Population
12,599
Population density
1,670.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,347
58.31%
Other White
2,439
19.36%
Pakistani
978
7.76%
Indian
280
2.22%
Other
262
2.08%
Total population: 12,599

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,199
39.05%
Owns with a mortgage
1,300
23.09%
Owns outright
969
17.21%
Other social rented
753
13.37%
Social rents from council
158
2.81%
Total households: 5,631

Property prices in Banbury Grimsbury

Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Banbury Grimsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Banbury Grimsbury 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£405,000
Flats53£141,000
Semi-Detached46£315,000
Terraced53£250,000

10 years median price trend in Banbury Grimsbury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banbury Grimsbury.

All postcodes in Banbury Grimsbury

OX166TZ

Banbury Grimsbury

OX161SE

Banbury Grimsbury

OX162DL

Bourton Road

OX162RE

Marley Way

OX163HN

Grimsbury Drive

OX163HP

Grimsbury Square

OX163QR

Duke Street

OX164AB

Thorpe Mead

OX164QQ

Marshall Road

OX165AJ

Lower Cherwell Street

OX165BS

Butcher's Row

OX165EE

Albert Street

OX165LR

Banbury Grimsbury

OX165LW

Market Place

OX165QE

Bridge Street

OX166RU

Merton Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.