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Bicester South and Ambrosden

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About

Bicester South and Ambrosden is a ward in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, covering the southern part of Bicester and the nearby village of Ambrosden. The area includes residential neighborhoods, retail parks, and green spaces, with good transport links via the A41 and Bicester Village railway station. The ward is home to a mix of housing, from modern developments to older properties, catering to a range of residents.

Ambrosden, a historic village to the south, adds a rural element to the ward, with farmland and open countryside. The area has local amenities, including schools, shops, and leisure facilities, serving both Bicester and Ambrosden communities. The ward balances urban growth with its surrounding rural character, reflecting the broader changes in the region.

Area overview

On average Bicester South and Ambrosden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 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 of residents in Bicester South and Ambrosden is £66,486 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 244 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 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
Detached86£545,000
Flats27£190,000
Semi-Detached56£374,000
Terraced75£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

OX261BD

Cartmel

OX261BZ

Salisbury Walk

OX266AT

Coker Close

OX266BU

Launton Road

OX266FQ

Coach House Mews

OX266WY

London Road

OX266XN

Jay Close

OX266XP

Gavray Drive

OX266YZ

Gavray Drive

OX252JS

London Road

OX261DB

Middleton Stoney Road

OX261ER

Pioneer Way

OX261ET

Middleton Stoney Road

OX261FS

Middleton Stoney Road

OX261GF

Middleton Stoney Road

OX266DR

Coker Close

OX266BE

Priory Lane

OX266WT

Grebe Road

OX252DT

Islip, Arncott & Chesterton

OX252LQ

Allectus Avenue

OX252SJ

East Hawthorn Road

OX261GD

Islip, Arncott & Chesterton

OX266AR

Church Lane

OX266HG

London Road

OX266YJ

Heron Drive

OX252BE

Chadwick Place

OX252RY

Ash Lane

OX261AN

Lakeview Drive

OX261BF

Middleton Stoney Road

OX261BY

Plumpton Road

OX261EA

Exeter Drive

OX261FP

Bicton Close

OX261GG

Middleton Stoney Road

OX266AX

Wessex Way

OX266BG

Priory Court

OX266UB

The Bramblings

OX266YY

Heron Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.