Postcode OX26 1AF is located in a rural village, within the Bicester South and Ambrosden ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Islip, Arncott & Chesterton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £74,226 per year. The nearest station is Bicester Village located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Pingle Brook Open Space.
Islip, Arncott & Chesterton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Islip, Arncott & Chesterton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £74,226 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from OX26 1AF.
Islip, Arncott & Chesterton near OX26 1AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bicester Village located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bicester Village | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester Village |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pingle Brook Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Pingle Brook Open Space |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 85 | £525,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £205,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £380,545 |
| Terraced | 85 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bicester South and Ambrosden
In the OX26 1AF postcode area, located within Islip, Arncott & Chesterton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 1AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Whitelands Way, Bicester, OX26 1EG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Village Super | Unit D Kelso Road, Bicester, OX26 1ES | Walking directions to Village Super |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | Unit B2 Kelso Road, Bicester, OX26 1ES | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Oxford Road, Bicester, OX26 1BT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 56-58 Villiers Road, Bicester, OX26 2BB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX26 1AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Pruden
Bicester South & Ambrosden - Elected 7 May 2026
Calum Miller
Bicester and Woodstock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.