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Bicester North and Caversfield

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About

Bicester North and Caversfield ward encompasses the northern part of the expanding market town of Bicester, along with the separate, smaller village of Caversfield to its immediate northwest. The area is characterised by residential development, including modern housing estates built to accommodate growth, alongside older suburban streets. It contains significant retail and employment zones, notably the Bicester Motion automotive business park, which hosts events and restoration workshops. The ward is bordered by the A41 and farmland, marking a transition from urban to rural landscapes.

The residential areas are served by local schools, shops, and community facilities. The ward includes parts of the former RAF Bicester, a historic airfield site with some remaining structures, now adjacent to new development. Transport connections are defined by the presence of Bicester North railway station, providing direct commuter services to London. The layout reflects the town's expansion, with newer neighbourhoods situated alongside established communities and open fields.

Area overview

On average Bicester North and Caversfield has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bicester North and Caversfield is £77,024 per year. There are 3 schools in Bicester North and Caversfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bicester North and Caversfield is home to around 9,331 people, with a population density of about 1,164.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bicester North and Caversfield Population
9,331
Population density
1,164.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.97(-12%)
Other theft
19.4(+246%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.14(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.14(-58%)
Public order
4.93(-19%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,136
76.47%
Other White
1,078
11.55%
Indian
177
1.9%
Other
140
1.5%
Chinese
92
0.99%
Total population: 9,332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,889
38.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,300
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,055
14.13%
No qualifications
872
11.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
757
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 7,465

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,552
41.96%
Owns outright
857
23.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
821
22.2%
Other social rented
265
7.16%
Other forms of private rent
139
3.76%
Total households: 3,699

Property prices in Bicester North and Caversfield

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£426
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £435K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £426 per square foot) in Bicester North and Caversfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,250 up to £779,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bicester North and Caversfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£486,250£426
Semi-Detached29£340,000£420
Terraced56£297,750£432
Flats7£210,000£375

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bicester North and Caversfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester North and Caversfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405,000£207,500£292,000£290,000
2017£385,000£232,250£282,500£263,000
2018£420,000£225,000£290,000£305,000
2019£400,000£205,000£320,000£290,000
2020£450,000£210,000£298,750£303,000
2021£440,000£200,000£338,500£290,000
2022£480,000£220,000£360,000£300,000
2023£512,500£212,500£370,000£305,000
2024£480,000£231,750£362,000£295,000
2025£480,000£210,000£355,000£320,000
2026£500,000£235,000£300,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester North and Caversfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester North and Caversfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£339£312£338£350
2017£338£354£332£367
2018£323£334£375£377
2019£343£357£385£383
2020£345£323£318£363
2021£372£358£398£386
2022£390£387£413£420
2023£396£364£431£413
2024£401£366£413£410
2025£426£325£379£411
2026£415£324£466£442
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester North and Caversfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bicester North and Caversfield in the last year.

All postcodes in Bicester North and Caversfield

OX278DA

Radish Close

OX263HL

Blake Road

OX263YH

Hornbeam Road

OX263AF

Restharrow Mead

OX263UT

Jasmine Place

OX278FU

Bicester North and Caversfield

OX263UX

Mulberry View

OX263ZH

Lucerne Avenue

OX278BZ

Fennel Street

OX263ZN

Lucerne Avenue

OX278EP

Haricot Vale Road

OX263DY

Windmill Avenue

OX278TJ

Fringford Road

OX263XA

Willow Drive

OX263EF

Purslane Drive

OX263WD

Germander Way

OX263AA

Celandine Close

OX278US

Manzel Road

OX263YE

Spruce Drive

OX263YB

Japonica Close

OX263EA

Gentian Close

OX278FJ

Davis Gardens

OX278AN

Charlotte Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.