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OX26 2GH

Blythe Place

Bicester West

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Overview

Postcode OX26 2GH is located in an urban city, within the Bicester West area 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 median sale price in Bicester West is £343,000 (around £397 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £300,000 and £410,000. The nearest station is Bicester North, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Bicester West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,442 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bicester West has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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 2GH.

Flood risk

Low

Bicester West near OX26 2GH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bicester North located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
5,458.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.02(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.79(-12%)
Public order
4.98(-18%)
Shoplifting
4.15(-48%)
Other theft
3.32(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
80.87%
Other White
32
9.28%
African
8
2.32%
Other Asian
5
1.45%
Arab
5
1.45%
Total population: 345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
29.09%
Level 3 (A level)
60
21.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
16.73%
No qualifications
45
16.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
46.09%
Owns outright
44
34.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.5%
Shared ownership
4
3.12%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.34%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Bicester West

Median price: £343,000
Price per sq ft: £397
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £300K – £410K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £343,000 (about £397 per square foot) in Bicester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 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£437,500£393
Semi-Detached36£350,000£408
Terraced29£300,000£395

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£302,000£260,000
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£457,500£350,000£290,000
2026£450,000£350,000£297,500
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£300
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£408£406£366
2026£403£396£387
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 2GH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 2GH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202630, Blythe Place, Bicester, OX26 2GHSemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000
25 Nov 202523, Blythe Place, Bicester, OX26 2GHDetachedFreehold£329,500
29 Jun 20262, Welland Croft, Bicester, OX26 2GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
15 Dec 202533, Welland Croft, Bicester, OX26 2GDTerracedFreehold£310,000
01 Dec 202532, Welland Croft, Bicester, OX26 2GDTerracedFreehold£288,000

Schools

In the OX26 2GH postcode area, located within Bicester West, there are 5 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for OX26 2GH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryKing's Meadow Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miSecondaryThe Bicester SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.8 miPrimaryBrookside Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX26 2GH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX26 2GH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier6-8 Bowmont Square, Bicester, OX26 2GJWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miTesco ExpressBowmont Square, Cherwell, OX26 2GJWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district.

Band A£1,722
Band B£2,009
Band C£2,296
Band D£2,583
Band E£3,157
Band F£3,731
Band G£4,305
Band H£5,166

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 2GH, 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 014EE01028472
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX26 2GH

Is OX26 2GH (Bicester West) safe?

The area around OX26 2GH 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 public order.

What is the average house price near OX26 2GH?

The median sale price around OX26 2GH in Bicester West is £343,000 (about £397 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX26 2GH?

There are 6 schools close to OX26 2GH, including King's Meadow Primary School (Good), The Bicester School (Good) and Brookside Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around OX26 2GH?

OX26 2GH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,442 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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