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Bicester West

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Bicester West covers the western part of the town, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods built from the mid-20th century onwards. The housing stock is largely a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, with some terraced properties and modern developments. The ward is bounded by the A41 to the west and contains significant green corridors, including the Bure Park playing fields and land bordering the River Bure. Retail is focused along the main arterial roads serving local needs.

The area includes the Bicester Village outlet centre, a major retail destination known for luxury brands, which sits on its southern edge. This complex generates significant traffic and employment, influencing the local economy. Otherwise, the ward is predominantly residential, with several primary schools and community facilities like the Bure Park Community Centre. The landscape is generally flat, with some open farmland remaining on its western fringes near the A41 bypass.

Area overview

On average Bicester West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bicester West is £57,141 per year. There are 4 schools in Bicester West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bicester West is home to around 8,847 people, with a population density of about 4,292.6 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bicester West Population

8,847

Population density

4,292.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

51.66(+63%)

Shoplifting

26.34(+230%)

Public order

10.96(+81%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.61(+49%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.38(-24%)

South East average

Demographics

British

7,134

80.65%

Other White

669

7.56%

Other Asian

145

1.64%

Indian

129

1.46%

White and Asian (mixed)

101

1.14%

Total population: 8,846

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,916

26.34%

No qualifications

1,466

20.15%

Level 3 (A level)

1,150

15.81%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,082

14.87%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

987

13.57%

Total 16+ residents: 7,274

Housing

Owns outright

1,380

39.17%

Owns with a mortgage

1,175

33.35%

Other social rented

429

12.18%

Private landlord or letting agency

380

10.79%

Social rents from council

2.47%

Total households: 3,523

Property prices in Bicester West

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £338,000 in Bicester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£445,000	£280,900	£396,500	£496,500	£631,500
Terraced	31	£288,000	£218,500	£276,250	£314,000	£355,000
Semi-Detached	37	£350,000	£233,600	£315,000	£387,500	£490,000
Flats	1	£185,000	£185,000	£185,000	£185,000	£185,000

10 years median price trend in Bicester West

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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