A place for innovation and growth
Nestled in the heart of the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor, Cherwell offers an exceptional location for commercial development, innovation, and business relocation.
Our three key urban centres, Banbury, Bicester, and Kidlington, each offer unique investment potential, connected by strategic infrastructure and supported by a business-friendly council.
Bicester Garden Town
As a designated Garden Town, Bicester is one of the most dynamic growth areas in the UK for housing developments and commercial investment.
Over 10,000 new homes planned, with 30% affordable housing and 50 hectares of land for business parks and innovation centres.
Bicester is a global destination thanks to Bicester Village, a retail magnet attracting over 7 million visitors annually.
The town offers Bicester office space, industrial units, and retail units for startups and established businesses alike.
Direct route to London, and fast trains via Oxford Parkway, with East West Rail set to boost future connectivity, connecting you from Bicester to Cambridge in the future.
Banbury
Built on trade since the 12th century, Banbury blends tradition with transformation, making it an ideal destination for business relocation in Oxfordshire.
Banbury commercial property is in high demand—perfect for logistics, manufacturing, and office-based enterprises.
Upper Heyford Innovation Zone is driving growth in low-carbon transport technologies and advanced manufacturing.
Castle Quay 2 regeneration, The Light, adds premium retail, water-front restaurants, and hospitality options to Banbury town centre.
Transport: Direct trains to London Marylebone and Birmingham, with fast road access to the M40 corridor.
Kidlington and the four parishes
Just five miles north of Oxford, Kidlington is quietly redefining what a suburban centre can be and is a rising location for life sciences, aviation, and research-led business growth.
Oxford Technology Park (OTP) offers high-spec labs, research and development facilities, and flexible office space for biotech, medtech, and deep tech innovators. OTP Phase 2 will deliver an additional 40,000 m² of purpose-built lab and collaboration space.
London Oxford Airport enables charter flights and aviation-related business activity.
Oxford Park’s incubation hub will soon open to support startups with adaptable workspaces near key infrastructure.
Transport: linked by Oxford Parkway station and close to the A34 technology corridor, Kidlington is ideal for business relocation near Oxford.
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Market summaries
Businesses know their customers, but the local economy is a complex landscape and there are opportunities to be explored and new markets to be served.
Infrastructure opportunities and projects
We’re investing in transport, energy, connectivity, and place-making to unlock growth across Cherwell’s towns and villages. Explore current projects and future opportunities.