Postcode OX26 1BL is located in a rural village, within the Bicester South and Ambrosden area of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Islip, Arncott & Chesterton area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 median sale price in Bicester South and Ambrosden is £341,000 (around £404 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £281,500 and £456,875. The nearest station is Bicester North, about 1 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 25,195 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Islip, Arncott & Chesterton has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.9% 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 1BL.
Islip, Arncott & Chesterton near OX26 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bicester North located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pingle Brook Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Pingle Brook Open Space |
Based on 232 recent sales, the median property price is £341,000 (about £404 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 | 67 | £517,000 | £389 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £375,000 | £433 |
| Terraced | 83 | £302,500 | £412 |
| Flats | 26 | £236,000 | £351 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £441,950 | £195,000 | £304,950 | £285,950 |
| 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 | £535,000 | £200,000 | £383,045 | £320,000 |
| 2026 | £517,000 | £237,000 | £350,000 | £306,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £323 | £299 | £362 | £374 |
| 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 | £389 | £327 | £424 | £408 |
| 2026 | £407 | £347 | £407 | £401 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 1BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 35, Wetherby Road, Bicester, OX26 1BH | Terraced | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2026 | 1, Ascot Way, Bicester, OX26 1AG | Flats | Freehold | £293,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 23, Ascot Way, Bicester, OX26 1AG | Detached | Freehold | £589,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 20, Ascot Way, Bicester, OX26 1AT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £495,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 15, Catterick Road, Bicester, OX26 1AU | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the OX26 1BL postcode area, located within Islip, Arncott & Chesterton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Nov 2016. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Bicester School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Whitelands Academy | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2023. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX26 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Whitelands Way, Bicester, OX26 1EG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Bowmont Square, Cherwell, OX26 2GJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 56-58 Villiers Road, Bicester, OX26 2BB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 6-8 Bowmont Square, Bicester, OX26 2GJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Village Super | Unit D Kelso Road, Bicester, OX26 1ES | Walking directions to Village Super |
Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX26 1BL, 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 1BL records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OX26 1BL in Bicester South and Ambrosden is £341,000 (about £404 per square foot) based on 232 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to OX26 1BL, including St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School (Good), The Bicester School (Good) and Whitelands Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
OX26 1BL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,195 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 1BL is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Pruden (Liberal Democrats).