Postcode OX26 1AR 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 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £67,000 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 66.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £67,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from OX26 1AR.
Islip, Arncott & Chesterton near OX26 1AR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pingle Brook Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Pingle Brook Open Space |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 86 | £545,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £374,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bicester South and Ambrosden
In the OX26 1AR postcode area, located within Islip, Arncott & Chesterton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 1AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Whitelands Way, Cherwell, OX26 1EG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Village Super | Middleton Stoney Road, Cherwell, OX26 1BF | Walking directions to Village Super |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | Kelso Road, Cherwell, OX26 1ES | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Oxford Road, Bicester, OX26 1BT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | London Road, Cherwell, OX26 1BT | Walking directions to Tesco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.