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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

OX261DX

Taunton Road

OX261BT

Oxford Road

OX261GF

Follifoot Close

OX261BP

Fontwell Road

OX252SG

Oak Lane

OX261EE

Whitelands Way

OX266XS

Goldcrest Way

OX266AB

Priory Road

OX266YD

Kingfisher Way

OX261FL

Royston Drive

OX252DZ

Scully Road

OX252DU

Ringlet Close

OX261FG

Buxton Close

OX261FW

Hardmead

OX252RR

Willow Road

OX252RE

Laburnum Close

OX261DE

Lakeview Drive

OX266TY

Grebe Road

OX261BW

Sedgefield

OX266WX

Siskin Road

OX261FU

Bradford Street

OX251TL

Lower Road

OX266EJ

Kings Head Court

OX266WY

Woodpecker Close

OX266BE

Priory Road

OX252RA

Chestnut Row

OX266UG

Merganser Drive

OX252AH

Springfields

OX266JH

London Road

OX252RQ

Elm Close

OX266UA

Mallards Way

OX261FZ

Selby Drive

OX266YX

Swansfield

OX266AU

Old Place Yard

OX266XZ

Kestrel Way

OX266BS

Chapel Mews

Data Sources

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