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Banbury Ruscote

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About

Banbury Ruscote ward is a residential area in the north of Banbury, situated within the Cherwell district. It is primarily composed of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, featuring a mix of terraced, semi-detached, and some detached homes. The ward is bordered by the M40 motorway to the west and includes local amenities like Ruscote Arcade for everyday shopping. The area is served by several primary schools and is connected to the town centre by regular bus services.

The physical landscape is relatively flat, with the Oxford Canal forming part of its eastern boundary. A significant local feature is the presence of the former Alcan aluminium works site, which has been a major part of the area's industrial history and is subject to redevelopment plans. Green spaces include Ruscote Park, which provides recreational facilities. The ward's demographic profile shows it is one of the more densely populated areas within Banbury.

Area overview

On average Banbury Ruscote has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.7% 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 £47,673 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 11,597 people, with a population density of about 5,546.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Banbury Ruscote Population
11,597
Population density
5,546.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.02(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.43(-10%)
Public order
9.31(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.8(+37%)
Other theft
4.92(-12%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,200
70.7%
Other White
1,309
11.29%
Pakistani
789
6.8%
African
240
2.07%
Indian
157
1.35%
Total population: 11,598

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,403
27.09%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,801
20.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,346
15.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,263
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,222
13.78%
Total 16+ residents: 8,869

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,315
30.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,154
26.34%
Owns outright
942
21.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
487
11.12%
Social rents from council
342
7.81%
Total households: 4,381

Property prices in Banbury Ruscote

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £273,000 in Banbury Ruscote area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £468,000.

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
Detached12£387,500
Semi-Detached42£276,500
Terraced20£258,500

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

OX160UE

William Close

OX160DU

Deacon Way

OX160DE

Wimborne Avenue

OX160HR

Orchard Way

OX160JU

Balmoral Avenue

OX160NQ

Mascord Road

OX160SJ

Withycombe Drive

OX160EH

Tithe Court

OX160FE

Prescott Close

OX160HE

Cromwell Road

OX160HP

Orchard Way

OX160PG

Caernarvon Way

OX160JZ

Bretch Hill

OX160UU

Bretch Hill

OX160XX

Highclere Gardens

OX160JB

Bretch Hill

OX160RB

The Fairway

OX160XA

Bretch Hill

OX160LY

Bretch Hill

OX160RS

The Fairway

OX161AS

Warwick Road

OX161AZ

Warwick Road

OX160JR

Balmoral Avenue

OX160LN

Bretch Hill

OX160PN

Edmunds Road

OX160SW

Greys Close

OX160DT

Beatrice Drive

OX160JY

Bretch Hill

OX160PY

Golden Villa Close

OX160QA

Edmunds Road

OX160SN

Marlowe Close

OX160BG

Balmoral Avenue

OX160RJ

The Fairway

OX160QJ

Edmunds Road

OX160FQ

Penrhyn Close

OX160NN

Fairfax Close

OX160QN

Edmunds Road

OX160EP

Mold Crescent

OX160HG

Cromwell Road

OX160HH

Cromwell Road

OX160HL

Beesley Road

OX160LW

Bretch Hill

OX160PP

Edmunds Road

OX160XF

Bramber Close

OX161AT

Warwick Road

OX161AY

Warwick Road

OX160RR

The Fairway

OX160DY

Deacon Way

OX160NL

Bretch Hill

OX160PD

Edinburgh Way

OX160PJ

Edmunds Road

OX160QE

Margaret Close

OX161JE

Wilson Road

OX160EU

Mold Crescent

OX160HU

Cromwell Court

OX160JH

Dover Avenue

OX160PU

Golden Villa Close

OX160UA

Trinity Close

OX169GN

Claypits Close

OX160HQ

Abbey Road

OX160EA

Gillett Road

OX160JD

Bretch Hill

OX160NA

Bretch Hill

OX160PB

Edinburgh Way

OX160PL

Edmunds Road

OX160PT

Edmunds Road

OX160RE

Prescott Avenue

OX160SP

Withycombe Drive

OX160EX

Mold Crescent

OX160FG

Spring Gardens

OX160JJ

Dover Avenue

OX160RN

Cherry Road

OX160LE

Bretch Hill

OX160DD

Townsend

OX160UX

Appleby Close

OX160EG

Appleby Close

OX160DQ

Glanville Gardens

OX160HZ

Glamis Place

OX160JS

Balmoral Avenue

OX160PR

Edmunds Road

OX160RA

The Fairway

OX160QD

Margaret Close

OX160EJ

Hilton Road

OX160LP

Bretch Hill

OX160NF

Mascord Close

OX160NG

Mascord Road

OX160PQ

Caernarvon Way

OX160PX

Mold Crescent

OX160RG

Prescott Avenue

OX160UZ

Bretch Hill

OX160EL

Orchard Way

OX160FP

Tony Humphries Road

OX161AX

Warwick Road

OX160FF

Tony Humphries Road

OX160HX

Bretch Hill

OX160JN

Bretch Hill

OX160NE

Mascord Road

OX161JA

Hall Close

OX160JG

Dover Avenue

OX160RD

Prescott Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.