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Care homes in Banbury

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There are 19 care homes in and around Banbury on AskBart. 83% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,377 a week, while Oxfordshire usually pays £1,184. The largest is Chacombe Park Care Home, with 77 beds.

care homes
19
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
83%
typical residential fee
£1,377/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Oxfordshire council pays
£1,184/wk

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Banbury

Care homes in Banbury (19)

★ With family reviews

15 in Banbury, 4 more within 7.5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Agnes Court - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesGood · Mar 2019On request240.7 mi—0.1 mi
Banbury Heights Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Mar 2026On request590.2 mi—0.5 mi
Chacombe Park Care HomeGood£1,541773.2 mi—2.9 mi
Cheney HouseRequires improvement · Nov 2020On request343.1 mi—3.0 mi
Fairholme HouseGood · Aug 2026On request221.3 mi—2.0 mi
Featherton HouseGood · Jun 2026On request255.1 mi—5.7 mi
Glebefields Care HomeGood£1,250482.1 mi—1.7 mi
Godswell ParkOutstanding · Apr 2020On request482.9 mi—3.4 mi
Green Pastures Christian Nursing HomeGood · Mar 2018On request600.6 mi—0.4 mi
Highmarket House Care HomeGood£1,519730.6 mi—0.1 mi
Larkrise Care HomeGood£1,295601.1 mi—0.7 mi
OSJCT Lake HouseGood · Nov 2018£1,280432.7 mi—3.4 mi
OSJCT Larkrise Care CentreGood · Sept 2019On request601.1 mi—0.7 mi
Rosalie Care Home—On request100.1 mi—0.6 mi
Seccombe CourtGood · Jun 2023On request602.2 mi—2.8 mi
St Anne's Residential Care HomeGood · Jun 2018On request225.3 mi—6.0 mi
The Julie Richardson Nursing HomeOutstanding · Apr 2020On request400.3 mi—0.4 mi
The RidingsRequires improvement · Nov 2022On request481.2 mi—0.8 mi
Wardington House Nursing HomeGood · Aug 2019On request604.9 mi—4.4 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Banbury in numbers

83% of Banbury’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 2 rated Outstanding. Based on 18 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Banbury costs about £1,377/week, while Oxfordshire’s published usual rate is around £1,184/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £193/week (about £10,036/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed19
Rated Good or Outstanding15 of 18 (83%)
Rated Outstanding2
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate3
Average published weekly fee£1,377
Oxfordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,184
LargestChacombe Park Care Home (77 beds)
Most recently inspectedFairholme House (June 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 8 · Nursing 10 · Dementia 10 · Respite 7
Average house price, Cherwell (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£353,632
Outstanding2
Good13
Requires improvement3
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Banbury£1,377/wk
  • Nursing, Banbury£1,377/wk
  • Dementia, Banbury£1,409/wk
  • Cherwell average£1,373/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Oxfordshire usual rate£1,184/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Cherwell. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Oxfordshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Cherwell

The average house price in Cherwell is £353,632, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£353,632
Detached
£572,119
Semi-detached
£352,990
Terraced
£290,654
Flats & maisonettes
£170,071

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Banbury

Banbury is a market town in South Oxfordshire with a modest retirement demographic and plenty of everyday amenities. It offers reasonable access to green space and community facilities, though care-home choice and proximity to major medical centres warrant careful checking.

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 21% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

321 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime119
  • Shoplifting55
  • Anti-social behaviour35
  • Public order30
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Banbury

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Dementia Active

Dementia Active is a charity with an established track record in providing social activity groups for people who have a diagnosis of dementia. Dementia is an illness which can isolate people from…

0.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1195246)
Charity

The Fielding Day Centre

Lunch Club for the elderly

6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1087645)
Charity

Greatworth Community Transport Association

Running community transport services for such inhabitants of the parish of Greatworth & Halse and its environs.

6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1189162)

Banbury: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+60.5%
Projected change in Cherwell, 2025 to 2035 (4,333 to 6,956). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+29.8%
Projected change in Cherwell, 2025 to 2035 (31,175 to 40,468). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
6
Nearest: Boots (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
9
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
8.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–10 out of 10
Where the 32 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 2 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Banbury

  • The Katharine House Hospice · 3.5 milesCQC Good (report published August 2017). CQC page
  • Shipston Home Nursing CIO · 12 milesCQC Good (report published November 2019). CQC page
  • Lawrence Home Nursing Team · 12.3 milesCQC Good (report published June 2023). CQC page

Hospitals near Banbury

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Banbury a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Banbury

Banbury suits those seeking a smaller-town pace with decent local shops, parks and social venues, but it is not an established retirement hotspot. The over-65 share (18.3%) is slightly below the national average, so retirement-focused services and care provision are less concentrated here than in dedicated retirement areas. Families should weigh local care-home availability and the town's distance from major hospitals before committing.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Check with your GP about registered surgeries in Banbury and waiting times; the town is within reach of Oxford's larger hospitals, but confirm travel distance and emergency-response times with local services.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 stood at 321 offences, with violent crime, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour among the most common types—higher than some quieter towns, so worth considering if personal safety is a priority.
  • Family & connection: Consider how easily family can visit from nearby towns and cities, and whether your own support network is local or will need to travel.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Confirm current weekly fees with local care homes; Banbury's fees are likely to reflect South East England pricing rather than being a discount area, so budget accordingly against the national average.
  • Transport: Banbury has bus services and rail links to nearby larger towns and cities; the town is reasonably walkable for everyday shopping, though some services may require a short journey.
  • Housing options: Local care-home provision is limited compared to larger retirement destinations, so early enquiry and a flexible timeline are advisable.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town offers 39 parks and 7 allotments, plus 69 restaurants and cafes and 30 pubs—a decent base for outdoor interests and social eating out.
  • Community: Look into local clubs and groups through the town council or library; memory cafés and dementia support services should be checked directly with care providers.
  • Climate: Banbury sits in South East England, so expect a temperate UK climate with mild winters and moderately warm summers.

Things to weigh up

  • Below-average retirement demographic: With an over-65 share of 18.3% versus the national 18.6%, Banbury has fewer established retirement services and a less mature care landscape than some other regions.
  • Distance to major hospitals: Confirm travel times to Oxford's hospitals and specialist services; this matters if you anticipate frequent medical appointments or emergencies.
  • Crime profile: At 321 recorded offences, the town's crime rate is worth weighing against your own safety expectations and any mobility or vulnerability concerns.

Questions about care homes in Banbury

How many care homes are there in Banbury?

There are 19 care homes listed in and around Banbury on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Banbury cost?

Care homes in Banbury range from around £1,250 to around £1,541 per week, with averages of £1,377 for residential, £1,409 for dementia, £1,377 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Banbury compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Banbury is about £1,377 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Banbury are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

15 of the 19 care homes in and around Banbury are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 2 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Banbury?

Homes in and around Banbury offer dementia (10), nursing (10), residential (8), respite (7). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Banbury?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Banbury:

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Near Banbury

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

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