Samuelson Court Banbury, Cherwell
63 addresses across 4 postcodes (OX16), about 20 m long. USRN 6804773.
- Energy: 60 homes have an energy certificate (C: 59, D: 1).
- Flood: 12 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 A; 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 460 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, and Spiceball Country Park (19 hectares) is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 93 to 94 m above sea level.
- Noise: 18 of its 63 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Banbury Cross Health Centre, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 270 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
60 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: Flat (60). Built: 1967-1975 (55); 1983-1990 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (40); rented (social) (19).
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 A (56% of about 1,320 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Banbury (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Banbury Cycles, 56 - 58 Broad Street, Banbury, permissioned (220 m)
- 60 - 62 Broad Street, Banbury, permissioned (240 m)
- Land To The Rear Of 7 And 7A High Street, Banbury, permissioned (250 m)
- Land Between Calthorpe St and Marlborough Rd, Banbury, not permissioned (250 m)
- George Street, Cherwell Street & Bridge Street, Site 5 Banbury, Town Centre & Retail Study 2021, permissioned (270 m)
- 2A - 4 Broad Street, Banbury, permissioned (280 m)
- 1 to 6 Malthouse Walk, Banbury, not permissioned (280 m)
- 57 - 58 High Street, Banbury, not permissioned (310 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OX16 5DX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX16 5DY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX16 5BY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX16 5DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 10 / 2 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 63 addresses are between 93 m and 94 m above sea level (93 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX16 5BY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX16 5DJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX16 5DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX16 5DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Banbury 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Kings Sutton 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest George Street Banbury Town Centre | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Banbury Town Centre | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest National Car Parks | 190 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 52.2 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Banbury Cross Health Centre | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Amsel And Wilkins LLP | 270 m |
| Hospital | The Cherwell Hospital | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Banbury Police Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,530 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Spiceball Country Park 19 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Danvers House, Dashwood House and Calthorpe House, a listed building (Grade II*), 310 m west. 207 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Danvers House, Dashwood House and Calthorpe House | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m west |
| 85, 86 and 87, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m north |
| Carpenters | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m north |
| Nationwide and Entrance to Unicorn Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m north |
| Tooley's boatyard | Scheduled monument | 500 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Former World War I National Filling Factory, Banbury | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grimsbury Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Crouch Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Grimsbury Woodland Reserve | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Withycombe Covert | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Keeper's Covert | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Abbey Wood | Wood | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 45 | 63 |
18 of the street's 63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriers Banbury Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Grange Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Futures Institute Banbury | Secondary | 14–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
| Queensway School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wykham Park | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchard Fields Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hill View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & Y Grocers OX16 5BX | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2012 |
| La Cumatru Ltd OX16 5BT | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Mr Rice OX16 5BT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Mirage Venus Nightclub OX16 5BT | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2023 |
| 1st Eat Chinese Takeaway OX16 5BT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Ramzan halal butchers Ltd OX16 5BT | Retailers - other | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Booze and more express (Banbury food and wine) OX16 5BN | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| The Close Day Nursery OX16 5HH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Royal Kebab And Pizza OX16 5BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Papa Johns OX16 5BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| FIREAWAY PIZZA OX16 5BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 30 Jan 2024 |
| The Julie Richardson Nursing Home OX16 5HD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| LA NATY Romanian & Italian Restaurant OX16 5BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 4 Good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| The Wheatsheaf OX16 5BH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Chocoberry OX16 5EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Amos Court (31); On or near Pepper Alley (24); On or near George Street (23); On or near Britannia Road (23); On or near Newland Place (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 45% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 32% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Flying Baguette (takeaway/sandwich shop, OX16 5LA) is no longer listed; it was rated 2 Improvement necessary found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Jay Pur (restaurant/cafe/canteen, OX16 5NA) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Jay Pur Indian Cuisine (restaurant/cafe/canteen, OX16 5NA) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Millenium foods (restaurant/cafe/canteen, OX16 5EE) newly listed: 2 Improvement necessary (rated 3 August 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Old Auctioneer (pub/bar/nightclub, OX16 5NA) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 8 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- OX16 5DX: 43 addresses
- OX16 5DY: 18 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- OX16 5BY: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
- OX16 5DJ: 1 address of 65 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Gatteridge Street · Britannia Road · Grove Street · Ashby Court · Marlborough Road · Amos Court · Grosvenor Road · Amos Court · Marlborough Place · Dashwood Court · Windsor Terrace · Newland Place
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.