Overthorpe
Parish in West Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.068, -1.297 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 48 41 |
| Dialling code: | 01295 (Banbury) |
Overthorpe is a small rural parish in West Northamptonshire, England, lying a few miles north‑east of Banbury and close to the Oxfordshire border. The village sits amid rolling farmland, hedgerows and quiet lanes; attractive stone and brick cottages give it a compact, traditional feel, while road links to the M40 make it convenient for commuters despite its countryside setting.
Historically agricultural, the parish still centres on farmsteads and a small cluster of older buildings, with local life leaning towards community events, walking and wildlife watching rather than commercial activity. Many residents work in nearby towns, but the village retains a strong sense of local identity and a peaceful, time‑tested Northamptonshire character.
Postcode districts covering Overthorpe
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 23.3 miles
- Northampton 21 miles
- Oxford 21.8 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 18.4 miles
- Rugby 21.7 miles
- Bletchley 24.3 miles
- Bletchley and Fenny Stratford 25 miles
- Banbury 1.8 miles
- Warwick 18.7 miles
- Bicester 12.9 miles
- Witney 21.2 miles
- Stratford-upon-Avon 19.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Warkworth Parish 0.6 miles
- Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown Ward 1 mile
- Middleton Cheney Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Chacombe Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Banbury Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Banbury Cross and Neithrop Ward 1.9 miles
- Banbury Calthorpe and Easington Ward 2.2 miles
- Banbury Hardwick Ward 2.3 miles
- Bodicote Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Bourton Parish 2.5 miles
- Thenford Parish 2.6 miles
- Banbury Ruscote Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Overthorpe
OX17 2AF, OX17 2BS, OX17 2AH, OX17 2AA, OX17 2AB, OX17 2AD, OX17 2AE
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 32.8 miles
- Luton Airport 41.7 miles
- Banbury Railway Station 1.4 miles
- King's Sutton Railway Station 3.3 miles
Hotels near Overthorpe Ad
- The Three Pigeons 1.8 miles
- Unicorn Inn 1.6 miles
- Premier Inn Banbury 3 0.9 miles
- Cromwell Lodge Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- Premier Inn Banbury Town Centre 3 1.6 miles
- Whately Hall Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- The Three Pigeons Inn 4 1.8 miles
- Belvilla at Brackley, near Silverstone Circuit 3 1.8 miles
- Red Lion Hotel 3 3.5 miles
- The Lismore Hotel 2 miles
Local points of interest
- 12th Century Church Historic site 3.2 miles
- Steane Estate 4.8 miles
- Upton House Country house 7.5 miles
- Biddlesden Abbey Historic site 9.3 miles
- Catesby Priory Historic site 11.5 miles
- Club Corner, Silverstone Recreation 11.6 miles
- Vale corner, Silverstone Recreation 11.7 miles
- Silverstone Circuit Recreation 11.7 miles
- Luffield corner, Silverstone Recreation 11.7 miles
- Bridge corner, Silverstone Recreation 11.8 miles
- Abbey corner, Silverstone Recreation 11.8 miles
- Brooklands corner, Silverstone Recreation 11.8 miles