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Bicester East

About

Bicester East is a residential ward situated on the eastern side of the town of Bicester. It is primarily characterised by modern housing estates, with significant development having occurred in recent decades to accommodate the town's growth. The ward includes areas such as Kingsmere and Langford Village, which feature a mix of private and affordable homes. Local infrastructure includes several primary schools and community facilities designed to serve these expanding neighbourhoods.

The ward is bordered by farmland to the east, maintaining a clear edge between the urban area and the surrounding countryside. A notable local feature is the presence of the preserved Bicester Military Railway, which runs along part of its boundary. Retail needs are largely met by a district centre within Kingsmere, containing supermarkets and smaller shops, reducing reliance on the town centre to the west.

Area overview

On average Bicester East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bicester East is £59,550 per year. There are 4 schools in Bicester East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bicester East is home to around 8,759 people, with a population density of about 3,411.2 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bicester East Population

8,759

Population density

3,411.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

44.3(+40%)

Shoplifting

24.89(+212%)

Public order

10.16(+67%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.65(-38%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.42(+15%)

South East average

Demographics

British

6,719

76.69%

Other White

961

10.97%

Other Asian

153

1.75%

Chinese

127

1.45%

Other

118

1.35%

Total population: 8,761

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,106

28.96%

No qualifications

1,392

19.14%

Level 3 (A level)

1,192

16.39%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,071

14.73%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

876

12.04%

Total 16+ residents: 7,273

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,199

32.43%

Owns outright

1,176

31.81%

Private landlord or letting agency

692

18.72%

Other social rented

446

12.06%

Social rents from council

2.16%

Total households: 3,697

Property prices in Bicester East

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £313,500 in Bicester East area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £780,000.

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 Bicester East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	14	£455,000	£364,750	£402,500	£476,250	£573,000
Flats	16	£210,000	£112,500	£165,250	£251,250	£264,500
Semi-Detached	32	£365,000	£242,450	£313,750	£395,000	£507,500
Terraced	42	£300,000	£221,150	£270,625	£318,750	£398,125

10 years median price trend in Bicester East

All postcodes in Bicester East

OX266QX

Maple Road

OX264EL

Buckingham Road

OX266GQ

Clifton Close

OX269QR

Bicester East

OX269LB

Murdock Road

OX264UY

Hertford Close

OX266QN

Longfields

OX269PS

Murdock Road

OX266RX

Chichester Close

OX264AE

Skimmingdish Lane

OX264FD

Lyneham Road

OX266NA

North Street

OX264XL

Lerwick Croft

OX266PE

Linden Road

OX264HR

Magdalen Close

OX264TW

Wadham Close

OX266JJ

Sheep Street

OX266GA

Moor Pond Close

OX266RN

Withington Road

OX266RD

London Road

OX269LE

Murdock Road

OX269PU

Bicester East

OX264UW

Churchill Road

OX266PT

Manchester Terrace

OX264UU

Arkwright Road

OX266RU

Bernwood Road

OX264QZ

Granville Way

OX266JD

Sheep Street

OX269BB

Murdock Road

OX266TB

Sheep Street

OX264YN

Fair Close

OX266RT

Bernwood Road

OX269LW

Murdock Road

OX265AA

Launton Road

OX266HY

Crown Walk

OX269NQ

Murdock Road

OX269QQ

Bicester East

OX264JH

Price Close

OX264JP

Bassett Avenue

OX266HX

Hunt Close

OX264XQ

Battle Close

OX264FA

Manston Close

OX264YA

Meteor Close

OX264TL

Nuffield Close

OX264UG

Hampden Close

OX264LN

Telford Road

OX266SP

St Johns Street

OX264UL

Wedgwood Road

OX266TD

Reynard Court

OX266QY

Maple Road

OX266EH

Manorsfield Road

OX264JQ

Launton Road Retail Park

OX264US

Coopers Green

OX264UE

St Hildas Close

OX264XH

Beverley Gardens

OX266GD

Victoria Court

OX264FT

Cosford Gardens

OX264YY

Gaydon Walk

OX264UT

St Hughs Close

OX264TT

Lancaster Close

OX264TR

Churchill Road

OX264UR

Granville Way

OX269QN

Bicester East

OX269JU

Murdock Road

OX264YX

Warwick Court

OX264UA

Churchill Road

OX266EB

Crumps Butts

OX266QT

Fallowfields

OX266QP

Longfields

OX269PW

Bicester East

OX264TD

Balliol Road

OX264YJ

Hendon Place

OX266PY

Launton Road

OX264SE

Herald Way

OX266SL

St Johns Street

OX266JU

Wesley Lane

OX266GB

Moor Pond Close

OX266RL

Bardwell Terrace

OX269JP

Murdock Road

OX266PZ

Launton Road

OX269EJ

Murdock Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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

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