Postcode OX26 2BL 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 81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bicester West is £57,050 per year. The nearest station is Bicester North located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 81.3 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 2BL.
Bicester West near OX26 2BL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bicester North | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester North |
| 0.9 mi | Bicester Village | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester Village |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pingle Brook Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Pingle Brook Open Space |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Bicester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £473,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bicester West
In the OX26 2BL postcode area, located within Bicester West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 2BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 56-58 Villiers Road, Bicester, OX26 2BB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Bowmont Square, Cherwell, OX26 2GJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Whitelands Way, Cherwell, OX26 1EG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Oxford Road, Bicester, OX26 1BT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Simply Food | Kelso Road, Cherwell, OX26 1ES | Walking directions to M&S Simply 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.