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Banbury Ruscote

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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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Banbury Ruscote Population

11,597

Population density

5,546.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	12	£387,500	£266,000	£359,250	£438,625	£455,350
Semi-Detached	42	£276,500	£200,000	£237,375	£294,500	£379,750
Terraced	20	£258,500	£187,125	£248,750	£268,125	£291,125

10 years median price trend in Banbury Ruscote

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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