Postcode OX26 1BH 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 53.9 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 North 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 low crime rate, with approximately 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.8% 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 1BH.
Islip, Arncott & Chesterton near OX26 1BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 241 recent sales, the median property price is £373,000 in Bicester South and Ambrosden area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,750 up to £885,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 88 | £547,500 |
| Flats | 28 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 73 | £320,000 |
10 years price trend in Bicester South and Ambrosden
In the OX26 1BH postcode area, located within Islip, Arncott & Chesterton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.