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Banbury Ruscote

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About

Banbury Ruscote is a residential ward located in the northern part of Banbury, within the Cherwell district. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is bordered by the M40 motorway to the north and the Oxford Canal to the east, providing some green spaces and walking routes. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities, catering to everyday needs.

The ward has a mix of older and newer developments, with some areas dating back to the mid-20th century. Public transport links connect Ruscote to Banbury town centre and surrounding areas. The ward is also close to industrial and retail parks, offering employment opportunities. While largely residential, it retains a sense of community with local events and groups. The area’s proximity to the motorway makes it convenient for commuters.

Area overview

On average Banbury Ruscote has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Banbury Ruscote is £49,296 per year. There are 3 schools in Banbury Ruscote: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £274,000 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
Detached15£375,000
Semi-Detached44£273,000
Terraced18£256,000

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

OX160NU

Appleby Close

OX161JB

Tony Humphries Road

OX160AT

Hilton Road

OX160JQ

Dover Avenue

OX160SG

Hastings Close

OX161HX

Bennett Drive

OX160DU

Deacon Way

OX160DX

Deacon Way

OX160EW

Mold Crescent

OX160HS

Woodgreen Avenue

OX160LQ

Lennox Gardens

OX160LU

Bretch Hill

OX160QZ

The Fairway

OX160SR

Withycombe Drive

OX161JG

Tony Humphries Road

OX161JJ

Tony Humphries Road

OX160DF

Bird Close

OX160HD

Beesley Road

OX160LH

Balmoral Avenue

OX160LS

Bretch Hill

OX160NZ

Edinburgh Way

OX160PF

Edinburgh Way

OX160SH

Hastings Road

OX160EQ

Donaldson Court

OX160JE

Dover Avenue

OX160PZ

Edmunds Road

OX160QL

Bretch Hill

OX160RF

Bretch Hill

OX160RQ

Prescott Avenue

OX160EY

Mold Crescent

OX160FA

Hope Close

OX160HN

Orchard Way

OX160JP

Balmoral Avenue

OX160RZ

Ferndale Road

OX162AL

Union Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.