neighbouring areas
| Abingdon | Didcot | Thame | Witney |
| Bicester | Henley-on-Thames | Wallingford | Woodstock |
| Burford | Kidlington | Wantage | |
| Chipping Norton | Oxford | Watlington |
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Banbury is a significant commercial and retail centre for its many satellite villages and neighbouring towns in what is predominantly a rural area. Lying on the River Cherwell, Banbury was once home to the largest livestock market in Europe. The market closed in 1998 and new houses have been developed on the site. In the last few years Polish workers have increased the population by 10%, revitalising the Roman Catholic churches, and opening several Polish food shops.
If you are looking for houses for sale in Banbury you will find a wide choice of periods, sizes and prices. There are numerous modern, terraced, semi-detached and townhouses offering three bedrooms. Slightly more expensive are Victorian and Edwardian terraced and semi-detached houses. For four bedrooms plus, estate agents in Banbury offer an eclectic mix of modern, detached houses; substantial Victorian and Edwardian terraced and semi-detached villas; detached cottages with thatched roofs, often Grade II listed; and a wide choice of detached houses built in the 19th and 20th centuries, usually located in rural or semi-rural settings.
Flats for sale in Banbury are in purpose-built blocks and apartment houses, and substantial period-house conversions. For details of flats currently available and for all houses and cottages, please contact Banbury estate agents.
Amenities for property in Banbury
The main shopping centre in Banbury is called Castle Quay and there are over 70 shops and boutiques, including major stores such as Woolworths, Marks & Spencer and Debenhams. There are also many shops in Banbury High Street; and plenty of pubs and restaurants throughout the town. Local leisure facilities include a cinema; rugby, football, golf and cricket clubs; an open-air swimming pool and numerous parks and recreational areas. Children in Banbury are well-served by a wide choice of primary and comprehensive schools, including several faith schools.
Transport in Banbury
The railway station in Banbury offers a direct service to London Paddington with several trains per hour and a journey time of about 1hr 20mins. By road, Banbury is served by Junction 11 of the M40.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Banbury, which is covered by postcode OX16, you may also like to consider Bicester, Kidlington, Chipping Norton, Oxford, Woodstock, Witney, and Burford.