Calthorpe sits within the Banbury Calthorpe and Easington neighbourhood, an area that stands out for its schools and its calm, low-crime feel. Longford Park Primary holds an Outstanding rating, and several other Good-rated primaries and secondaries sit close by, making this a strong pick for families. Crime runs at roughly half the national rate and keeps falling, while local parks and a handful of everyday shops cover day-to-day needs, with the rest of Banbury town centre a short trip away for anything more. Commuters are well served here. Banbury station gets you to London Marylebone in about an hour, and the M40 is close enough to make driving straightforward too. House prices undercut much of the surrounding countryside while still outpacing central Banbury, so you're paying a premium over the town itself but getting more for your money than you would in nearby villages. Looking at Calthorpe alongside the other Banbury neighbourhoods, some clear patterns emerge. Falling crime rates run right across the town, from Hardwick to Ruscote to Grimsbury, and every area benefits from the same core transport links: Banbury railway station for London and Birmingham, plus easy M40 access. Green space is generous throughout, with parks a consistent feature whether you're in Hardwick's nine or Ruscote's seven. Where Calthorpe differs is in combining strong school performance with those favourable house prices relative to the countryside, making it a sensible middle ground for buyers who want good education options and transport links without paying premium rates.