Postcode OX26 1BE 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £74,226 per year. The nearest station is Bicester Village, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from OX26 1BE.
Islip, Arncott & Chesterton near OX26 1BE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 225 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £407 per square foot) in Bicester South and Ambrosden area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £865,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £545,000 | £399 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £381,089 | £429 |
| Terraced | 81 | £295,000 | £412 |
| Flats | 23 | £230,000 | £347 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £446,995 | £192,500 | £320,500 | £297,475 |
| 2017 | £450,000 | £203,500 | £324,995 | £287,500 |
| 2018 | £449,950 | £201,500 | £318,998 | £287,995 |
| 2019 | £439,995 | £171,000 | £336,995 | £315,000 |
| 2020 | £439,998 | £192,450 | £329,995 | £308,250 |
| 2021 | £461,250 | £232,500 | £354,995 | £320,000 |
| 2022 | £510,000 | £175,250 | £400,000 | £355,000 |
| 2023 | £520,000 | £220,000 | £387,500 | £360,000 |
| 2024 | £550,000 | £172,500 | £375,000 | £314,250 |
| 2025 | £525,000 | £200,000 | £375,000 | £312,500 |
| 2026 | £575,000 | £250,000 | £380,000 | £335,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £318 | £303 | £336 | £349 |
| 2017 | £329 | £349 | £369 | £365 |
| 2018 | £328 | £348 | £378 | £372 |
| 2019 | £312 | £321 | £341 | £315 |
| 2020 | £329 | £335 | £348 | £316 |
| 2021 | £337 | £345 | £358 | £353 |
| 2022 | £366 | £342 | £391 | £372 |
| 2023 | £382 | £347 | £414 | £382 |
| 2024 | £395 | £351 | £394 | £395 |
| 2025 | £397 | £328 | £425 | £412 |
| 2026 | £410 | £347 | £413 | £386 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 1BE.
In the OX26 1BE postcode area, located within Islip, Arncott & Chesterton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 1BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Village Super | Unit D Kelso Road, Bicester, OX26 1ES | Walking directions to Village Super |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Whitelands Way, Bicester, OX26 1EG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Unit B2 Kelso Road, Bicester, OX26 1ES | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | grape tree | Oxford Road, Cherwell, OX25 2BX | Walking directions to grape tree |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Oxford Road, Bicester, OX26 1BT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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 1BE, 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
The area around OX26 1BE records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OX26 1BE in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £365,000 (about £407 per square foot) based on 225 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to OX26 1BE, including Whitelands Academy (Good), St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School (Good) and Bruern Abbey School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OX26 1BE is Bicester Village, about 1,351 m away.
OX26 1BE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,824 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX26 1BE is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Pruden (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.