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Bicester South and Ambrosden

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About

The Bicester South and Ambrosden ward encompasses the southern neighbourhoods of Bicester town and extends into the surrounding rural parish of Ambrosden. The area is characterised by a mix of recent residential development and established village communities. The landscape transitions from urban housing estates to open farmland and the historic floodplain of the River Ray, which shapes the local geography.

A notable feature is the presence of the former RAF Bicester, a heritage airfield with preserved hangars, which lies within the ward's boundaries. Economic activity includes retail at the Bicester Gateway shopping park and logistics centred on the adjoining industrial areas. The area is connected by the main railway line to London and the A41 trunk road, supporting its growth as a commuter settlement.

Area overview

On average Bicester South and Ambrosden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bicester South and Ambrosden is £67,918 per year. There are 5 schools in Bicester South and Ambrosden: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bicester South and Ambrosden is home to around 14,156 people, with a population density of about 1,305.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bicester South and Ambrosden Population
14,156
Population density
1,305.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.84(+86%)
Shoplifting
50.44(+532%)
Public order
13.35(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.29(0%)
Other theft
11.02(+96%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,110
71.41%
Other White
1,355
9.57%
Other Asian
456
3.22%
Chinese
378
2.67%
Indian
333
2.35%
Total population: 14,158

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,701
43.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,928
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,429
13.23%
No qualifications
1,020
9.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
985
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 10,805

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,256
40.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,052
19.01%
Owns outright
968
17.5%
Other social rented
643
11.62%
Shared ownership
267
4.83%
Total households: 5,533

Property prices in Bicester South and Ambrosden

Based on 260 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Bicester South and Ambrosden area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bicester South and Ambrosden 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 Bicester South and Ambrosden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached85£525,000
Flats24£205,000
Semi-Detached66£380,545
Terraced85£320,000

10 years median price trend in Bicester South and Ambrosden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester South and Ambrosden.

All postcodes in Bicester South and Ambrosden

OX266BQ

Priory Terrace

OX252RS

Chapel Drive

OX266FF

Gardeners Close

OX266UE

Corncrake Way

OX252SN

Ash Lane

OX266WB

Oxford Road

OX252AT

Jaspers Row

OX266XR

Lapwing Close

OX266WT

Mallards Way

OX252SB

West Hawthorn Road

OX252SH

Oak Lane

OX266NS

Old Place Yard

OX266AY

Church Street

OX266SU

The Bramblings

OX266FE

Chapel Street

OX261DQ

Chepstow Drive

OX266DW

Old Place Yard

OX261AH

Cartmel

OX266FW

Kings Park

OX252RT

Willow Road

OX261FF

Bromyard

OX266XL

Goldcrest Way

OX266WG

Grebe Road

OX252AU

Eaves Road

OX252LQ

Allectus Avenue

OX252RX

Birch Road

OX266UZ

Westholm Court

OX252AJ

Poppy Close

OX261FX

Wisbech Road

OX266AX

Wessex Way

OX252DX

Chalk Blue Close

OX266DH

Launton Road

OX253AF

Bicester South and Ambrosden

OX261AJ

Whitelands Way

OX266HD

London Road

OX252EB

Demuth Street

OX252AZ

Westacott Road

OX261DA

Cartmel Mews

OX261BD

Huntingdon Road

OX261AL

Ripon Close

OX252DE

Elliott Crescent

OX266BX

London Road

OX261EQ

Dee Court

OX252BD

Wood Crescent

OX252AL

Honesty Way

OX252AA

Park Farm Close

OX266SS

Merlin Way

OX266UJ

Wren Way

OX261EL

Newmarket Street

OX261BN

Epsom Way

OX266EQ

Nuthatch Way

OX266HU

London Road

OX252EF

Anniversary Avenue East

OX252AR

Ambrosden Court Close

OX261FS

Lewes Close

OX266XT

Merganser Drive

OX261AY

Hexham Road

OX266HE

Aylesbury Road

OX261EJ

Wincanton Road

OX261EN

Rasen Road

OX252RJ

Ploughley Road

OX261AZ

Hereford Close

OX266AT

Coker Close

OX266WU

Mallards Way

OX266YF

Ravencroft

OX261BH

Wetherby Road

OX266BU

London Road

OX266HR

Launton Road

OX266DZ

London Road

OX252SF

West Hawthorn Road

OX261DP

Lingfield Road

OX261GA

Odsey Close

OX261EZ

Eridge Road

OX252DY

Brimstone Close

OX266XA

Martin Close

OX261ES

Kelso Road

OX252SJ

East Hawthorn Road

OX261GB

Morpeth Close

OX266FG

Chapel Street

OX252RP

Alder Drive

OX266JP

Murcott Road

OX261EX

Melton Road

OX261AG

Ascot Way

OX266HB

London Road

OX261FA

Grafton Road

OX261ET

Redcar Road

OX252EL

Bicester South and Ambrosden

OX266UQ

Merganser Drive

OX261EA

Exeter Drive

OX266WQ

Dunlin Court

OX266AP

Old Place Yard

OX266YN

Avocet Way

OX266FN

Chapel Street

OX252BL

East Circular Road

OX266GW

Chapel Street

OX266YY

Heron Drive

OX252LY

Park Rise

OX266FY

Flanders Close

OX266SX

Peregrine Way

OX266YS

Shearwater Drive

Data Sources

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