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OX26 2XZ

Mackenzie Close

Bicester West

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Detailed insights for OX26 2XZ

Overview

Postcode OX26 2XZ 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 low crime levels, with around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Bicester West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,972 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Bicester West has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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 2XZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bicester West near OX26 2XZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX26 2XZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bicester North

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester North

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
4,527.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.23(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.21(-35%)
Other theft
4.21(-25%)
Public order
2.81(-54%)
Burglary
2.81(+8%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
91.92%
Other White
9
3.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.01%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.67%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
24.51%
Level 3 (A level)
58
22.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
15.95%
No qualifications
30
11.67%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
55.17%
Owns with a mortgage
39
33.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.34%
Other social rented
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

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 2XZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 2XZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 202620, Orchard Way, Bicester, OX26 2EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
11 Feb 202668, Orchard Way, Bicester, OX26 2EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
07 Jul 202546, Orchard Way, Bicester, OX26 2EJTerracedFreehold£350,000
10 Apr 20267, Scott Close, Bicester, OX26 2FBDetachedFreehold£375,000
14 Aug 202660, Market End Way, Bicester, OX26 2EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£358,000

Schools

In the OX26 2XZ postcode area, located within Bicester West, there are 8 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.

Nearby schools for OX26 2XZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryKing's Meadow Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miSecondaryThe Bicester SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miPrimaryBrookside Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX26 2XZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX26 2XZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne StopBucknell Road, Bicester, OX26 2DGWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miTesco ExpressBowmont Square, Cherwell, OX26 2GJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miMorrisons Daily56-58 Villiers Road, Bicester, OX26 2BBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miPremier6-8 Bowmont Square, Bicester, OX26 2GJWalking directions to Premier

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 2XZ, 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 014BE01028469
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX26 2XZ

Is OX26 2XZ (Bicester West) safe?

The area around OX26 2XZ records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, criminal damage and arson and other theft.

What is the average house price near OX26 2XZ?

The median sale price around OX26 2XZ 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 2XZ?

There are 10 schools close to OX26 2XZ, 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.

What is the nearest station to OX26 2XZ?

The closest station to OX26 2XZ is Bicester North, about 1,165 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX26 2XZ?

OX26 2XZ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,972 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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