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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 109 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
109
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
55.74(+77%)
Shoplifting
48.67(+507%)
Public order
12.86(+110%)
Other theft
11.16(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.88(-6%)
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 233 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Bicester South and Ambrosden area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £830,000.

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£540,000
Flats23£190,000
Semi-Detached51£375,000
Terraced74£322,500

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

OX266XN

Jay Close

OX252BJ

East Circular Road

OX252DB

Hopcroft Avenue

OX261BD

Huntingdon Road

OX266BU

London Road

OX266WY

Woodpecker Close

OX266XP

Whimbrel Close

OX266YZ

Heron Drive

OX252JS

Ploughley Road

OX261DB

Pioneer Way

OX261ER

Carlisle Drive

OX261FS

Lewes Close

OX261GF

Follifoot Close

OX266WT

Mallards Way

OX261ET

Redcar Road

OX266BE

Priory Road

OX266DR

Kings End

OX266AR

Church Lane

OX266HG

London Road

OX252DT

Peacock Road

OX252LQ

Allectus Avenue

OX252SJ

East Hawthorn Road

OX261GD

Romford Close

OX266YJ

Heron Drive

OX252RY

Ash Lane

OX261GG

Stockton Road

OX266BG

Priory Lane

OX266YY

Heron Drive

OX252BE

Graven Hill Road

OX261AN

Lakeview Drive

OX261BF

Pioneer Way

OX261BY

Stratford Way

OX261EA

Exeter Drive

OX261FP

Bicton Close

OX266AX

Wessex Way

OX266UB

The Bramblings

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.