Postcode OX26 2LA 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 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 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 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 12,856 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% 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 37.6% 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.
The average income per household in Bicester West is £57,050 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX26 2LA.
Bicester West near OX26 2LA 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 |
| 0.9 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £437,500 | £393 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £350,000 | £408 |
| Terraced | 29 | £300,000 | £395 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 2LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | 2, Leach Road, Bicester, OX26 2JP | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 24, Leach Road, Bicester, OX26 2JP | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 11, Ashby Road, Bicester, OX26 2LD | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 43, Ashby Road, Bicester, OX26 2LE | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 42, Windle Gardens, Bicester, OX26 2LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 |
In the OX26 2LA postcode area, located within Bicester West, there are 6 primary and 2 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | The Bicester School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Feb 2013. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Brookside Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX26 2LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 56-58 Villiers Road, Bicester, OX26 2BB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Bowmont Square, Cherwell, OX26 2GJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Bucknell Road, Bicester, OX26 2DG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 6-8 Bowmont Square, Bicester, OX26 2GJ | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX26 2LA, 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 2LA 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 public order.
The median sale price around OX26 2LA in Bicester West is £343,000 (about £397 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to OX26 2LA, including The Bicester School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester (Good) and Brookside Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OX26 2LA is Bicester North, about 1,099 m away.
OX26 2LA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,856 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 2LA 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).