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OX26 2EQ

George Street

Bicester West

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Detailed insights for OX26 2EQ

Overview

Postcode OX26 2EQ 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
38.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Bicester West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bicester West has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.3%

Approximately 38.3% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bicester West is £57,050 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX26 2EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bicester West near OX26 2EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bicester North located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX26 2EQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bicester North

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester North

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
2,568.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
18.23(+128%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.76(-60%)
Other theft
10.33(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.29(+13%)
Public order
4.25(-30%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
328
84.97%
Other White
28
7.25%
Arab
5
1.3%
African
4
1.04%
Caribbean
4
1.04%
Total population: 386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
91
29.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
76
24.44%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
27.92%
Other social rented
43
27.92%
Owns with a mortgage
38
24.68%
Social rents from council
16
10.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
7.79%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Bicester West

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£400
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £436K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bicester West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£452,750£412
Semi-Detached35£360,000£409
Terraced30£297,500£382
Flats1£185,000£358

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bicester West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bicester West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 2EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 2EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Aug 202520, The Oval, Bicester, OX26 2ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
11 Aug 202520, The Oval, Bicester, OX26 2ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
02 Jun 202513, The Oval, Bicester, OX26 2ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
11 Nov 20256, George Street, Bicester, OX26 2EGDetachedFreehold£270,000
29 Apr 202520, George Street, Bicester, OX26 2EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the OX26 2EQ postcode area, located within Bicester West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX26 2EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBrookside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKing's Meadow Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Bicester SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 2EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX26 2EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopBucknell Road, Bicester, OX26 2DGWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miMorrisons Daily56-58 Villiers Road, Bicester, OX26 2BBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food4 Barberry Place, Bicester, OX26 3HAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,916
Band C£2,190
Band D£2,464
Band E£3,011
Band F£3,559
Band G£4,106
Band H£4,928

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OX26 2EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Popescu

Bicester West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Michael Wilson

Bicester West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Calum Miller

Bicester and Woodstock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCherwellE07000177
Parliamentary ConstituencyBicester and WoodstockE14001090
WardBicester WestE05010928
ParishBicesterE04013332
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bicester WestE02005934
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 014CE01028470
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX26 2EQ

Is OX26 2EQ (Bicester West) safe?

The area around OX26 2EQ records about 47 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near OX26 2EQ?

The median sale price around OX26 2EQ in Bicester West is £350,000 (about £400 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX26 2EQ?

There are 12 schools close to OX26 2EQ, including Brookside Primary School (Good), King's Meadow Primary School (Good) and The Bicester School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX26 2EQ?

The closest station to OX26 2EQ is Bicester North, about 912 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX26 2EQ?

OX26 2EQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,714 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX26 2EQ (Bicester West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX26 2EQ 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).

Data Sources

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.