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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

OX160SD

Withycombe Drive

OX160UT

Penrhyn Close

OX160JT

Chepstow Gardens

OX160NB

Mascord Road

OX160PS

Edmunds Road

OX160QF

Margaret Close

OX160QQ

Goulds Villas

OX160UG

Powys Grove

OX160EE

Lincoln Close

OX161JD

Upton Close

OX160BZ

Townsend

OX160JA

Bretch Hill

OX160ND

Lidsey Road

OX161HW

Bailey Road

OX160HA

Orchard Way

OX160HW

Orchard Close

OX160NW

Braithwaite Close

OX160QG

Edmunds Road

OX160RW

The Fairway

OX160EZ

Mold Crescent

OX160RL

Cherry Road

OX160NY

Edinburgh Close

OX160PA

Edinburgh Way

OX160AS

Woodgreen Avenue

OX160HY

Bretch Hill

OX160LD

Bretch Hill

OX160LT

Bretch Hill

OX160SE

Hastings Road

OX161HZ

Fivash Close

OX160DG

Wimborne Avenue

OX160FR

Admiral Holland Close

OX160PW

Arundel Place

OX160SZ

Reid Close

OX160DA

Goodrington Close

OX160ES

Mold Crescent

OX160FN

George Parish Road

OX160LB

Bretch Hill

OX160QB

Margaret Close

OX160QT

Edmunds Road

OX161HY

Davies Road

OX160DS

Deacon Way

OX160JF

Dover Avenue

OX160NJ

Bretch Hill

OX160SA

Sandford Green

OX160FL

Spring Walk

OX160QS

Penrose Close

OX161JF

Parker Close

OX160LG

Lennox Gardens

OX160RT

Miller Road

OX160AZ

Woodgreen Avenue

OX160LX

Bretch Hill

OX160PH

Edinburgh Way

OX160QP

Edmunds Road

OX160AY

Woodgreen Avenue

OX160DR

Gillett Road

OX160NH

Bretch Hill

OX160TA

Union Street

OX160ET

Fiennes Road

OX160NS

Chester Way

OX160RP

The Fairway

OX160SF

Hastings Road

OX160XY

Sterling Court

OX160JX

Bretch Hill

OX160LA

Hampden Close

OX160LZ

Bretch Hill

OX160UY

Appleby Close

OX161AU

Warwick Road

OX160LF

Bretch Hill

OX160NP

Bretch Hill

OX160QH

Edmunds Road

OX160QR

Edmunds Road

OX160QY

The Fairway

OX160SL

Withycombe Drive

OX160JW

Balmoral Avenue

OX160LR

Bretch Hill

OX160DB

Goodrington Close

OX160HF

Cromwell Road

OX160HJ

Cromwell Road

OX160HT

Stratford Road

OX160UB

Trinity Close

OX160AX

Woodgreen Avenue

OX160HB

Beesley Road

OX160JL

Dover Avenue

OX160NR

Stanbridge Close

OX160BB

Balmoral Avenue

OX160ER

Mold Crescent

OX160NX

Edinburgh Way

OX160SB

Sandford Green

OX160SY

Belgrave Crescent

OX160DZ

Gillett Close

OX160QW

Conway Drive

OX160RH

The Fairway

OX162AR

Warwick Road

OX160EN

Orchard Way

OX160PE

Edinburgh Way

OX160SQ

Hastings Road

OX160UH

Berkeley Close

OX160XE

Beaumaris Close

OX160BA

Woodgreen Avenue

OX160BY

Boxhedge Square

Data Sources

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