Postcode OX26 2BD is located in an urban city, within the Bicester West ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Bicester West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bicester West is £57,050 per year. The nearest station is Bicester North, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Pingle Brook Open Space.
Bicester West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,240 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Bicester West has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bicester West is £57,050 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX26 2BD.
Bicester West near OX26 2BD 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bicester North | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester North |
| 0.8 mi | Bicester Village | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester Village |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Pingle Brook Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Pingle Brook Open Space |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £400 per square foot) in Bicester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £760,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £452,750 | £412 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £360,000 | £409 |
| Terraced | 30 | £297,500 | £382 |
| Flats | 1 | £185,000 | £358 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £377,500 | £290,000 | £259,000 |
| 2017 | £365,000 | £270,000 | £252,500 |
| 2018 | £380,000 | £283,000 | £245,000 |
| 2019 | £338,750 | £280,000 | £242,500 |
| 2020 | £392,500 | £280,000 | £245,000 |
| 2021 | £382,500 | £285,000 | £259,000 |
| 2022 | £405,000 | £321,250 | £291,000 |
| 2023 | £445,000 | £335,000 | £292,500 |
| 2024 | £410,000 | £319,250 | £295,000 |
| 2025 | £465,000 | £347,500 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £435,000 | £355,000 | £295,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £355 | £310 | £297 |
| 2017 | £336 | £318 | £306 |
| 2018 | £337 | £341 | £296 |
| 2019 | £330 | £339 | £301 |
| 2020 | £326 | £334 | £310 |
| 2021 | £371 | £365 | £320 |
| 2022 | £404 | £365 | £359 |
| 2023 | £378 | £389 | £366 |
| 2024 | £364 | £412 | £345 |
| 2025 | £412 | £405 | £366 |
| 2026 | £389 | £416 | £382 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 2BD.
In the OX26 2BD postcode area, located within Bicester West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 2BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 56-58 Villiers Road, Bicester, OX26 2BB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Oxford Road, Bicester, OX26 1BT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sto Express | 24 Church Street, Bicester, OX26 6AZ | Walking directions to Sto Express |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | Unit B2 Kelso Road, Bicester, OX26 1ES | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Whitelands Way, Bicester, OX26 1EG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 2BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Popescu
Bicester West - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael Wilson
Bicester West - Elected 7 May 2026
Calum Miller
Bicester and Woodstock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX26 2BD records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around OX26 2BD in Bicester West is £350,000 (about £400 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to OX26 2BD, including The Bicester School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester (Good) and Brookside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OX26 2BD is Bicester North, about 1,077 m away.
OX26 2BD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,240 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 2BD is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: George Popescu (Reform UK) and Michael Wilson (Reform UK).
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.