Buckhurst Close Banbury, Cherwell
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX16), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6822929.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £405,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 20).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Cherwell costs £2,583 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 140 to 144 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Windrush Surgery, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 103 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | £469,975 | £363,000 | £580,000 |
| 2023 | 18 | £394,350 | £280,000 | £610,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | £450,000 | £305,000 | £585,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | 18 OX16 1JT | Semi-detached | £405,000 | |
| 1 May 2026 | 5 OX16 1JT | Semi-detached | £300,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Mar 2024 | 20 OX16 1JT | Detached | £570,000 | New build. |
| 9 Feb 2024 | 18 OX16 1JT | Semi-detached | £363,000 | New build. |
| 2 Feb 2024 | 21 OX16 1JT | Detached | £580,000 | New build. |
| 23 Jan 2024 | 17 OX16 1JT | Semi-detached | £369,950 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2023 | 24 OX16 1JT | Detached | £565,750 | New build. |
| 26 Sep 2023 | 26 OX16 1JT | Semi-detached | £388,750 | New build. |
| 22 Sep 2023 | 25 OX16 1JT | Semi-detached | £399,950 | New build. |
| 16 Aug 2023 | 19 OX16 1JT | Detached | £530,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 23 OX16 1JT | Detached | £585,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 12 OX16 1JT | Terraced | £281,750 | New build. |
| 16 Jun 2023 | 22 OX16 1JT | Detached | £610,000 | New build. |
| 7 Jun 2023 | 30 OX16 1JT | Semi-detached | £334,950 | New build. |
| 9 May 2023 | 40 OX16 1JT | Detached | £450,000 | New build. |
| 21 Apr 2023 | 11 OX16 1JT | Terraced | £280,000 | New build. |
| 27 Mar 2023 | 5 OX16 1JT | Semi-detached | £305,000 | New build. |
| 17 Mar 2023 | 13 OX16 1JT | Terraced | £292,000 | New build. |
| 24 Feb 2023 | 10 OX16 1JT | Detached | £425,000 | New build. |
| 24 Feb 2023 | 31 OX16 1JT | Semi-detached | £345,000 | New build. |
| 17 Feb 2023 | 32 OX16 1JT | Detached | £475,000 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2023 | 34 OX16 1JT | Semi-detached | £320,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jan 2023 | 33 OX16 1JT | Semi-detached | £325,000 | New build. |
| 26 Jan 2023 | 37 OX16 1JT | Detached | £565,000 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 38 OX16 1JT | Detached | £475,000 | New build. |
| 12 Dec 2022 | 4 OX16 1JT | Semi-detached | £305,000 | New build. |
| 28 Nov 2022 | 39 OX16 1JT | Detached | £475,000 | New build. |
| 15 Nov 2022 | 3 OX16 1JT | Detached | £425,000 | New build. |
| 4 Nov 2022 | 1 OX16 1JT | Detached | £585,000 | New build. |
| 27 Oct 2022 | 2 OX16 1JT | Detached | £395,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, detached (4); Flat (4). Built: 2023 (12); 2022 (9).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cherwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,583 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,722 | £2,009 | £2,296 | £2,583 | £3,157 | £3,731 | £4,305 | £5,166 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (35% of about 1,240 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 140 m and 144 m above sea level (143 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX16 1JT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Banbury 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Kings Sutton 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nickling Place Banbury | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Banbury Town Centre | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 49 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Windrush Surgery | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Horton Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Banbury Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Londis, Hardwick Estate | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.1 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,100 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade I), 950 m (0.6 miles) north. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 950 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Hanwell Castle | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Wroxton Abbey | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lord's Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Abbey Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Keeper's Covert | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Grimsbury Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Ragnell Bottom | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Crouch Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 26 |
3 of the street's 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cherwell: see them on the Cherwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oxfordshire Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hardwick Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| William Morris Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hanwell Fields Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hill View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Steamhouse Depot OX16 1HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Sainsburys Local OX16 1HE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Walker Road (49); On or near De La Warr Drive (24); On or near Nickling Road (18); On or near Bannister Drive (8); On or near Ribston Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 11% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 81% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bannister Drive · Roman Fields Avenue · Caeser Grove · Dukes Meadow Drive · Walker Road · Tiber Way · De La Warr Drive · Magnus Crescent · Ribston Close · Winston Drive · Jenkinson Road · Remus Court
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.