Postcode OX26 2FU 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 very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Bicester West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,596 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Bicester West has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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 2FU.
Bicester West near OX26 2FU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bicester North | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester North |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 2FU.
In the OX26 2FU postcode area, located within Bicester West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 2FU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Bowmont Square, Cherwell, OX26 2GJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 6-8 Bowmont Square, Bicester, OX26 2GJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 56-58 Villiers Road, Bicester, OX26 2BB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 2FU, 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 2FU records about 54 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.
The median sale price around OX26 2FU in Bicester West is £350,000 (about £400 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to OX26 2FU, including King's Meadow Primary School (Good), The Bicester School (Good) and Brookside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OX26 2FU is Bicester North, about 1,466 m away.
OX26 2FU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,596 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 2FU 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.