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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

OX160EU

Mold Crescent

OX160AX

Woodgreen Avenue

OX160LF

Bretch Hill

OX160JZ

Bretch Hill

OX160NE

Mascord Road

OX160EY

Mold Crescent

OX160RZ

Ferndale Road

OX160LY

Bretch Hill

OX161AZ

Warwick Road

OX160LT

Bretch Hill

OX160PB

Edinburgh Way

OX160UB

Trinity Close

OX160FE

Prescott Close

OX160JN

Bretch Hill

OX160HQ

Abbey Road

OX160JU

Balmoral Avenue

OX161AT

Warwick Road

OX160JD

Bretch Hill

OX160SL

Withycombe Drive

OX160NU

Bretch Hill

OX160JB

Bretch Hill

OX160NS

Chester Way

OX160HU

Cromwell Court

OX160SA

Sandford Green

OX160QW

Conway Drive

OX160SE

Hastings Road

OX160HB

Beesley Road

OX160QT

Edmunds Road

OX160EP

Mold Crescent

OX160LP

Bretch Hill

OX160SB

Sandford Green

OX160EW

Mold Crescent

OX160UG

Powys Grove

OX160XA

Bretch Hill

OX160LR

Bretch Hill

OX160PW

Arundel Place

OX160EX

Mold Crescent

OX160SF

Hastings Road

OX160RR

The Fairway

OX160FR

Admiral Holland Close

OX160QL

Kenilworth Way

OX160LE

Bretch Hill

OX160UT

Penrhyn Close

OX160RB

The Fairway

OX160LD

Bretch Hill

OX160RD

Prescott Close

OX160RL

Cherry Road

OX160UH

Berkeley Close

OX160JT

Chepstow Gardens

OX160JJ

Dover Avenue

OX160HD

Beesley Road

OX161AX

Warwick Road

OX160SR

Withycombe Drive

OX160PS

Edmunds Road

OX160RJ

The Fairway

OX160HE

Cromwell Road

OX160NQ

Mascord Road

OX160BA

Woodgreen Avenue

OX160SG

Hastings Close

OX160PL

Edmunds Road

OX160QH

Edmunds Road

OX160PQ

Caernarvon Way

OX161AU

Warwick Road

OX160SH

Hastings Road

OX160RG

Prescott Avenue

OX160RN

Cherry Road

OX160ET

Fiennes Road

OX160LS

Bradley Arcade

OX160BG

Balmoral Avenue

OX160JA

Bretch Hill

OX160XX

Highclere Gardens

OX160NW

Braithwaite Close

OX160PE

Edinburgh Way

OX160HL

Beesley Road

OX160HN

Orchard Way

OX160QS

Penrose Close

OX160JS

Balmoral Avenue

OX160AY

Woodgreen Avenue

OX160QY

The Fairway

OX160NJ

Bretch Hill

OX160QR

Edmunds Road

OX160UA

Trinity Close

OX160XE

Beaumaris Close

OX160LN

Bretch Hill

OX160HG

Cromwell Road

OX160LQ

Lennox Gardens

OX160UZ

Bretch Hill

OX160NF

Mascord Close

Data Sources

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