The development
Wykham Park is a large phased masterplan development by Persimmon Homes on the southern and south-western edge of Banbury. The scheme offers 1 to 5 bedroom homes across private sale and affordable tenures, all EPC B-rated, within a masterplan that includes a planned new primary school, a local centre and future development parcels.
Persimmon holds 5-star HBF (Home Builders Federation) builder status — awarded based on customer satisfaction surveys — and applies an Independent Quality Inspection before every handover. The "Finishing Touches" personalisation programme lets buyers choose kitchen and flooring finishes before build completion.
Banbury train station is 2.9 miles from the development, giving direct trains to London Marylebone in around 1 hour and Oxford in under 30 minutes.
House types
Wykham Park offers one of the widest ranges of any Oxfordshire new-build scheme:
| Name | Beds |
|---|---|
| The Ashridge | 1 |
| The Alnmouth / The Drayton | 2 |
| The Danbury / Deepdale / Kingley / Bloxham / Charnwood / Barnwood / Silverdale / Foxford / Wychwood | 3 |
| The Himbleton / Adderbury / Marston / Horley | 4 |
| The Ashdown / Kielder | 5 |
Specification
- All homes EPC B-rated with energy-efficient insulation and double glazing
- 10-year insurance-backed NHBC warranty + Persimmon 2-year warranty
- Independent Quality Inspection before handover
- Persimmon are a Real Living Wage employer
- Deposit Unlock scheme available
- Armed Forces / Key Workers discount available
- Affordable housing on site
Transport
Banbury station is 2.9 miles away. Chiltern Railways runs direct services to London Marylebone (around 1 hour), Oxford (under 30 minutes) and Birmingham (around 1 hour). The M40 is easily accessible — Banbury is at Junction 11 for southbound, making it viable for commuters to Coventry, Birmingham and the Thames Valley as well as Oxford.
Birmingham Airport is 40 miles. Bicester is 14.9 miles, Oxford is 28.1 miles, Milton Keynes is 30.9 miles.
Banbury context
Banbury is the largest town in Cherwell district, with a population of around 47,000 and direct M40 and rail access to both London and Birmingham. It has one of the most connected commuter positions in Oxfordshire for multi-directional workers. Average sold prices run to around £297,618 — the most affordable of the main Oxfordshire market towns, well below Oxford, Henley or Witney.
Key employers include Norbar Torque Tools, Collins Aerospace and British Bakels. The Banbury Cross Retail Park and town centre provide everyday retail. Bloxham, Bodicote and the Cotswold villages are a short drive.