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Banbury Ruscote

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About

Banbury Ruscote is a residential area situated in the north-west of the town, bordered by the Oxford Canal and the M40 motorway. It primarily consists of post-war housing, including a mix of terraced homes and local authority estates. The area is served by its own local shopping parade on Middleton Road, providing essential amenities. Ruscote Park offers green space with sports facilities, including a skate park and football pitches.

The area's history is tied to the former Ruscote Farm and its development as part of Banbury's expansion. The Oxford Canal forms a distinct western boundary, with a towpath used for walking and cycling. Ruscote Arches, a railway viaduct carrying the Chiltern Main Line, is a notable local landmark. The area is connected to Banbury town centre by regular bus services along Oxford Road.

Area overview

On average Banbury Ruscote has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Banbury Ruscote is £46,397 per year. There are 3 schools in Banbury Ruscote: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Banbury Ruscote is home to around 8,884 people, with a population density of about 5,510.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Banbury Ruscote Population
8,884
Population density
5,510.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.27(+74%)
Public order
10.69(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.68(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.68(-21%)
Vehicle crime
3.94(+6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,385
71.9%
Other White
971
10.93%
Pakistani
544
6.13%
African
194
2.18%
Indian
115
1.29%
Total population: 8,881

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,905
28.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,238
18.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,013
15.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
964
14.31%
Level 3 (A level)
944
14.01%
Total 16+ residents: 6,738

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,010
30.92%
Owns with a mortgage
809
24.77%
Owns outright
763
23.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
336
10.29%
Social rents from council
270
8.27%
Total households: 3,266

Property prices in Banbury Ruscote

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £263,750 in Banbury Ruscote area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £445,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Banbury Ruscote in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Banbury Ruscote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced16£252,500
Detached5£380,000
Semi-Detached27£279,000

10 years median price trend in Banbury Ruscote

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banbury Ruscote.

All postcodes in Banbury Ruscote

OX160ND

Lidsey Road

OX160JW

Balmoral Avenue

OX160QZ

The Fairway

OX160PT

Edmunds Road

OX160QA

Edmunds Road

OX160LB

Bretch Hill

OX160QX

Miller Road

OX160QE

Margaret Close

OX160JF

Dover Avenue

OX160LA

Hampden Close

OX160PZ

Edmunds Road

OX160QG

Edmunds Road

OX160ES

Mold Crescent

OX160FA

Hope Close

OX160QP

Edmunds Road

OX160PP

Edmunds Road

OX160HH

Cromwell Road

OX160UU

Bretch Hill

OX160HY

Bretch Hill

OX160RF

Prescott Avenue

OX160XF

Bramber Close

OX160PN

Edmunds Road

OX160UY

Appleby Close

OX160QF

Margaret Close

OX160FQ

Penrhyn Close

OX160QD

Margaret Close

OX160EQ

Donaldson Court

OX160QQ

Goulds Villas

OX169GN

Claypits Close

OX160LZ

Bretch Hill

OX160BB

Balmoral Avenue

OX160NH

Bretch Hill

OX160LW

Bretch Hill

OX160HA

Orchard Way

OX160SP

Withycombe Drive

OX160PH

Edinburgh Way

OX160JR

Balmoral Avenue

OX160UE

William Close

OX160NY

Edinburgh Close

OX160HZ

Glamis Place

OX160RE

Prescott Avenue

OX160NX

Edinburgh Way

OX160HJ

Cromwell Road

OX160NL

Bretch Hill

OX160EG

Appleby Close

OX161AY

Warwick Road

OX160NB

Mascord Road

OX161AS

Warwick Road

OX160RT

Miller Road

OX160JG

Dover Avenue

OX160JX

Bretch Hill

OX160JE

Dover Avenue

OX160HX

Bretch Hill

OX160PY

Golden Villa Close

OX160PX

Mold Crescent

OX160SJ

Withycombe Drive

OX160JL

Dover Avenue

OX160NP

Bretch Hill

OX160JY

Bretch Hill

OX160RA

The Fairway

OX160SW

Greys Close

OX160NG

Mascord Road

OX160NA

Bretch Hill

OX160RP

The Fairway

OX160PG

Caernarvon Way

OX160RS

The Fairway

OX160PF

Edinburgh Way

OX160RH

The Fairway

OX160NZ

Edinburgh Way

OX160QN

Edmunds Road

OX160PA

Edinburgh Way

OX160NN

Fairfax Close

OX160PU

Golden Villa Close

OX160LU

Bretch Hill

OX160ER

Mold Crescent

OX160LG

Lennox Gardens

OX160SQ

Hastings Road

OX160JP

Balmoral Avenue

OX160NR

Stanbridge Close

OX160EZ

Mold Crescent

OX160JQ

Dover Avenue

OX160HW

Orchard Close

OX160LX

Bretch Hill

OX160HF

Cromwell Road

OX160RQ

Prescott Avenue

OX160PD

Edinburgh Way

OX160PJ

Edmunds Road

OX160EN

Orchard Way

OX160LH

Harlech Close

OX160QB

Margaret Close

OX160XY

Sterling Court

OX160JH

Dover Avenue

OX160AZ

Woodgreen Avenue

OX160SD

Withycombe Drive

OX160RW

The Fairway

OX160QJ

Edmunds Road

OX160UX

Appleby Close

OX160SN

Marlowe Close

OX160PR

Edmunds Road

OX160HT

Stratford Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.