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Banbury, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Banbury is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 48,651. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
48,651 Population 5,992/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
37.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$53,527 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,527 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$452,758 home value, $1,338/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population48,651
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density5,992/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 11%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,527
Per Capita$53,527
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$452,758
Rent$1,338
Ownership66.9%
Housing Units19,460

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain37.8 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+51.2%

Community

Population48,651
Population Density5,992 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates52.0632°, -1.3422°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation37.8 inches (959 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$53,527
Median Age40.4 years

About Banbury

Banbury is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 48,651. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Banbury has a population of 48,651 with a density of 5,992 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (10.6%), with 1.6% Black, 7.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 89.1% of residents. 4.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 3.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

48,651
Total Population
5,992
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
8.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 89.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.9%

Social Characteristics

Banbury vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Banbury is $53,527, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,527 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,029, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 4,427 business establishments. 32.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Banbury vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,527
29% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$53,527
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)4,427

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone46.5%
Public Transit3.5%
Work from Home32.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Banbury is $452,758, 61% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,338 (15% above the national average of $1,163). 66.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 19,460 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$452,758
61% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,338
15% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.9%
Owner-Occupied66.9%
Renter-Occupied33.1%
Housing Units19,460

Property Tax

Climate in Banbury

Banbury has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 789 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.6°C / 39°F -3.3° / 11.8° 59.1
Feb 5.7°C / 42°F -2.3° / 14.4° 66.1
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F -2.2° / 16.1° 66.3
Apr 8.2°C / 47°F -2.1° / 18.9° 38.7
May 11.9°C / 53°F 2.6° / 21.8° 55.1
Jun 15.3°C / 60°F 5.8° / 27.5° 61.2
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 8.4° / 31.2° 63.6
Aug 17.5°C / 63°F 8.4° / 29° 52.4
Sep 15°C / 59°F 4.9° / 26.7° 62.9
Oct 11.1°C / 52°F 2.7° / 19.6° 104.4
Nov 7°C / 45°F -1.3° / 15.2° 77.1
Dec 5.3°C / 41°F -2.9° / 12.7° 81.8
Banbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density5,992/sq mi
Coordinates52.0632°N, 1.3422°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 75 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 115 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 93 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 30 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 126 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 85 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 20 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 120 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 126 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 137 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 147 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 140 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 84 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 93 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 132 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 128 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 149 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 134 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 96 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Banbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.9").

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35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 51.2% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.1%
4% above United Kingdom avg
High School+51.2%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density5,992/sq mi
Total Area8.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone46.5%
Public Transit3.5%
Work from Home32.2%

Schools in Banbury

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Al Madinah School
St John's Priory School
Hill View Primary School
Orchard Fields Community School
Dashwood Banbury Academy
Hanwell Fields Community School
Wykham Park Academy
The Grange Community Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School
William Morris Primary School
Queensway School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Harriers Banbury Academy
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
North Oxfordshire Academy
Hardwick Primary School and Nursery
Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School
Bishop Carpenter CE Primary School
Frank Wise School
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Radio Stations near Banbury

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Greatest Hits Radio AAC+ 48 kbps
BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) information, local AAC+ 101 kbps
Fosse 107 80s, 90s AAC 80 kbps
BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) information, local AAC 339 kbps
BFBS Brize Norton AAC+ 64 kbps
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 128 kbps
Heart Northants 96.6 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Hits Radio Coventry AAC+ 47 kbps
BBC CWR UNKNOWN
Apocalypse Radio dance, dj remix AAC+ 320 kbps
RocknationFm aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.), blues rock MP3 128 kbps
itisnow Radio MP3 128 kbps
SOULPOWER-RADIO.COM funk, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Radio Horton MP3 128 kbps
Skylab Radio MP3
Kennet Radio AAC 48 kbps
Windrush Radio MP3 160 kbps
Radio Cherwell MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Banbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banbury Museum
Bloxham Village Museum
British Motor Museum
Charlbury Museum
Chipping Norton Museum
Collections Centre
Combe Mill
Daventry Museum
Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum
Market Hall Warwickshire Museum
Oxford Bus Museum
Oxfordshire Museum
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
St John's House
Swalcliffe Tithe Barn
The Museum of The Queen’s Royal Hussars
Tooley's Historic Boatyard
Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum

Libraries in Banbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adderbury Library0.0
Banbury Library0.0
Bicester library0.0
Brackley Library0.0
Charlbury Community Centre0.0
Charlbury Library0.0
Chipping Norton Library0.0
County Library0.0
Daventry Library0.0
Deddington Library0.0
Harbury Library0.0
Hook Norton Library0.0
Horton Library0.0
Leamington Library0.0
Library Bus0.0
Lillington Library0.0
Middleton Cheney Library0.0
North Leigh Library0.0
Southam Library0.0
Stonesfield Library0.0
Warwick Library0.0
Wellesbourne LIbrary0.0
Whitnash Library0.0
Woodford Halse Library0.0
Woodstock Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Banbury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Banbury Charter and Farmer's Markets
Courtyard Mews

Hotels in Banbury

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercure Whately Hall Hotel
Premier Inn
Premier Inn
The Lismore Hotel

Restaurants in Banbury

38 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1st Eat
3 Flavours
A1 Chinese Restaurant
Anh
Antep Kebab House
Chen's Cottage
Chocoberry
Eat Well Takeaway
Eslend Go Huo
Good Chef
Jaypur
Jool
Kitchen/Restaurant
La Foglia
La Naty
Lahore
Love Desserts
Miller & Carter
Mr Rice
Nando's
New Mogul Indian Cuisine
ON HO
Pastaria
Paw Paw
Peking Chef
Pizza Calzone
Pizza Hut
PizzaExpress
Saveway
Siam House
Thai Orchid
The Greenhouse
The Purple Mango
Tim Tim Takeway
Uprise Pizza
V Lounge @ The Jolly Weavers
Voujon
Zushi

Cafes in Banbury

31 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banbury Cafe Grill
Banbury Tea Room Limited
Best Place For Food
Cafe Veneto
Caffè Nero
Coffee & Corner
Coffee#1
Costa
Costa
Costa
Costa
Costa
Four Stones Cafe
Good Game
Hotel Chocolat
Jenny's Cafe Restaurant
Mar & Rocha
Muffin Break
Mumma Sue's
Novo
Old Town Cafe
Reg's Cafe
Roma Coffee
Starbucks
Starbucks
Tess' Brilliant Bakes
The Cafe
The People's Park Cafe
Ugly Mug
Van Jordans Coffee House
Visit and Taste

Monuments in Banbury

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banbury Cross
The Old Mortuary Chapel

Clinics in Banbury

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banbury CHAMHS
The Foscote Private Hospital
The Orchard Health Centre

Dentists in Banbury

8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

41 South Bar
45 The Green Dental Practice
Amsel & Wilkins
Banbury Dental Practice
Bloxham Dental Practice
Damira Dental Studios
GB #958217073
mydentist

Veterinaries in Banbury

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hawthorne Lodge
West Bar Veterinary Hospital

Train Stations in Banbury

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banbury

Bus Stations in Banbury

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banbury Bus Station

Gas Stations in Banbury

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ermont Way Service Station
Esso
Morrisons
Sainsbury's
Shell
Tesco
Texaco

Banks in Banbury

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Coventry Building Society
Halifax
HSBC UK
Leeds Building Society
Lloyds Bank
Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance
Nationwide
NatWest
Santander

Shopping Malls in Banbury

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle Quay Shopping Centre
The Calthorpe Centre

Gyms in Banbury

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

10th Planet Banbury
énergie Fitness
EP Gym
PureGym

Breweries in Banbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hook Norton Brewery
Napton Cidery
The Slaughterhouse Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Banbury

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Banbury

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Cranfield AirportMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
Arden Heath Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Baileys Fram AirstripSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Baxterley AerodromeSmall Airport
Bericote Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bernwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bicester AirfieldSmall Airport
Bidford AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitteswell Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bowden Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brimpton AirfieldSmall Airport
Bruntingthorpe AerodromeSmall Airport
Buttermilk Hall FarmSmall Airport
Calcot AirfieldSmall Airport
Camp Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chalgrove AirfieldSmall Airport
Charlton Park AirstripSmall Airport
Cheddington AirstripSmall Airport
Chesham Vale AirstripSmall Airport
Claybrooke Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Clench Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cornbury House AirstripSmall Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Craysmarsh AirstripSmall Airport
Croughton Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Denford Manor AirstripSmall Airport
Devizes AirstripSmall Airport
Draycot Farm AerodromeSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Drayton St Leonard AirfieldSmall Airport
Easton Maudit AirstripSmall Airport
Englefield AirstripSmall Airport
Enstone AerodromeSmall Airport
Field Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Finmere AerodromeSmall Airport
Firs Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fisherwick AirfieldSmall Airport
Ginge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm (Sibson) AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Banbury

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bradley Arcade Post Office
Easington Post Office
Mail Boxes Etc.
Post room
Royal Mail Post Office

Treatment Centers in Banbury

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Foscote Private Hospital

Churches & Religious Organizations in Banbury

25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Banbury Madni Masjid
Banbury Makkah Masjid
Banbury Sheikh Bin Baaz Masjid
Chapel
Easington Methodist Church
Fairway Methodist Church
Friends Meeting House
Grimsbury Methodist Church
Khalsa Foundation
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Marlborough Road Methodist Church
Quaker Meeting House
Saint Francis
Saint Hugh
Saint John the Evangelist
Saint Josephs RC Church
Saint Leonards
Saint Mary's
Saint Paul's
Southam Road Evangelical Church
St Paul's Church Centre
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The People's Church
The Salvation Army - Banbury

Explore Near Banbury

UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Things to See Near Banbury

31 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (9)
  • • Arbury Banks Iron Age Hillfort
  • • Castle Hill Motte
  • • Motte & Bailey
  • • Motte & Bailey
  • • Rainsborough Camp
  • + 4 more
🏰 Castles (2)
  • • Aynhoe Park
  • • North Aston Hall
⛰️ Peaks (15)
  • • Berry Hill
  • • Bonfire Hill
  • • Castle Hill
  • • Deddington Hill
  • • Epwell Hill
  • + 10 more
🏛️ Ruins (3)
  • • Roman Villa
  • • WW2 Pill Box
  • • WW2 Pill Box
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Crouch Hill
  • • Sunrising Hill

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Banbury

What is the population of Banbury?

Banbury has a population of 48,651 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5,992 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is Banbury expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,527, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $452,758 (61% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,338 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Banbury?

Banbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Banbury?

Banbury has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,029. There are 4,427 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Banbury?

The median home value in Banbury is $452,758. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,338. The homeownership rate is 66.9%.

How are the schools in Banbury?

35.1% of adults in Banbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 51.2% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Banbury?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Banbury is 10.6% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 7.5% Asian. 89.1% of residents speak only English at home. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 3.7% of residents have a disability.

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