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OX16 0JF

Dover Avenue

Banbury Ruscote

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Detailed insights for OX16 0JF

Overview

Postcode OX16 0JF is located in an urban city, within the Banbury Ruscote area of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Banbury Ruscote area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Banbury Ruscote is £46,397 per year. The median sale price in Banbury Ruscote is £280,000 (around £306 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £249,500 and £327,500. The nearest station is Banbury, about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Princess Diana Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Banbury Ruscote has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,947 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Banbury Ruscote has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.4%

Approximately 42.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Banbury Ruscote is £46,397 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX16 0JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Banbury Ruscote near OX16 0JF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Banbury located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX16 0JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPrincess Diana ParkLargeWalking directions to Princess Diana Park
0.5 miStanbridge ParkMediumWalking directions to Stanbridge Park
0.3 miHastings Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Hastings Road Park

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
7,270.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.88(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.82(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.4(-48%)
Public order
6.4(+5%)
Other theft
4.27(-24%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
75.44%
Other White
32
9.36%
African
20
5.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.51%
Indian
10
2.92%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
25.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
24.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
15.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.75%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.92%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
33.05%
Other social rented
35
29.66%
Owns outright
17
14.41%
Social rents from council
15
12.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.47%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Banbury Ruscote

Median price: £280,000
Price per sq ft: £306
Sales (last 12 months): 71
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £328K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £306 per square foot) in Banbury Ruscote area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Banbury Ruscote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£415,000£338
Semi-Detached42£280,250£306
Terraced20£250,000£284
Flats1£135,000£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Banbury Ruscote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banbury Ruscote.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355,000£207,500£203,500
2017£340,000£220,000£202,000
2018£332,000£235,250£204,350
2019£340,000£249,975£195,000
2020£332,500£237,500£192,000
2021£368,000£247,500£215,000
2022£395,000£275,000£250,000
2023£445,000£275,000£242,000
2024£360,000£270,000£250,000
2025£407,500£280,000£255,000
2026£415,000£275,000£243,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banbury Ruscote.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Banbury Ruscote.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251£221£227
2017£294£240£231
2018£297£252£242
2019£293£242£208
2020£298£249£208
2021£302£261£238
2022£345£305£288
2023£340£290£256
2024£337£298£287
2025£344£298£266
2026£332£302£317
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Banbury Ruscote.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Banbury Ruscote in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 0JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX16 0JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Oct 202543, Dover Avenue, Banbury, OX16 0JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
09 Oct 202512, Dover Avenue, Banbury, OX16 0JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
29 Aug 202512, Dover Avenue, Banbury, OX16 0JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£216,000
24 Oct 20251, Bedlow Close, Banbury, OX16 1LTDetachedFreehold£371,750
26 Jun 20259, Bedlow Close, Banbury, OX16 1LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£203,000

Schools

In the OX16 0JF postcode area, located within Banbury Ruscote, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for OX16 0JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BanburyAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryOrchard Fields Community SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryWilliam Morris Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX16 0JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX16 0JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisUnit 2-5 Bradley Arcade, Banbury, OX16 0LSWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district.

Band A£1,722
Band B£2,009
Band C£2,296
Band D£2,583
Band E£3,157
Band F£3,731
Band G£4,305
Band H£5,166

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OX16 0JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Gorman

Banbury Ruscote - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sean Woodcock

Banbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCherwellE07000177
Parliamentary ConstituencyBanburyE14001072
WardBanbury RuscoteE05010924
ParishBanburyE04013353
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Banbury RuscoteE02005925
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 005EE01028453
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OX16 0JF

Is OX16 0JF (Banbury Ruscote) safe?

The area around OX16 0JF records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OX16 0JF?

The median sale price around OX16 0JF in Banbury Ruscote is £280,000 (about £306 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX16 0JF?

There are 6 schools close to OX16 0JF, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury (Good), Orchard Fields Community School (Good) and William Morris Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around OX16 0JF?

OX16 0JF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,947 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX16 0JF (Banbury Ruscote) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Banbury covering OX16 0JF is Sean Woodcock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Gorman (Reform UK).