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OX26 3AA

Celandine Close

Bicester North and Caversfield

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Detailed insights for OX26 3AA

Overview

Postcode OX26 3AA is located in an urban city, within the Bicester North and Caversfield area of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Bicester North area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bicester North is £79,368 per year. The median sale price in Bicester North and Caversfield is £353,000 (around £421 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £286,500 and £427,500. The nearest station is Bicester North, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

1/10

Bicester North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,878 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bicester North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Bicester North is £79,368 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from OX26 3AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Bicester North near OX26 3AA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX26 3AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bicester North

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester North

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
4,160.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.47(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.4(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.44(-62%)
Drugs
1.47(-47%)
Vehicle crime
1.47(-60%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
196
73.13%
Other White
35
13.06%
Other
7
2.61%
Irish
6
2.24%
Pakistani
5
1.87%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
53.77%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
10.05%
No qualifications
15
7.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.04%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
56%
Owns outright
19
19%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
19%
Other social rented
4
4%
Social rents from council
1
1%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Bicester North and Caversfield

Median price: £353,000
Price per sq ft: £421
Sales (last 12 months): 127
Typical range (middle 50%): £287K – £428K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £353,000 (about £421 per square foot) in Bicester North and Caversfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,250 up to £779,000.

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 North and Caversfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£487,500£408
Semi-Detached30£351,250£422
Terraced49£295,000£444
Flats7£221,500£352

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bicester North and Caversfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester North and Caversfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£393,500£211,500£281,000£290,000
2017£385,000£232,250£282,500£263,000
2018£420,000£225,000£290,000£305,000
2019£400,000£205,000£320,000£290,000
2020£450,000£210,000£298,750£303,000
2021£440,000£200,000£338,500£290,000
2022£480,000£220,000£360,000£300,000
2023£512,500£212,500£370,000£305,000
2024£480,000£231,750£362,000£295,000
2025£480,000£210,000£353,750£320,000
2026£495,000£221,500£330,000£292,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester North and Caversfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester North and Caversfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£344£330£320£340
2017£338£354£332£367
2018£323£334£375£377
2019£343£357£385£383
2020£345£323£318£363
2021£372£358£398£386
2022£390£387£413£420
2023£396£364£431£413
2024£401£366£413£410
2025£425£325£380£413
2026£403£374£429£434
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester North and Caversfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bicester North and Caversfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 3AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 3AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 202510, Trefoil Drive, Bicester, OX26 3AGDetachedFreehold£487,500
28 Aug 202629, Restharrow Mead, Bicester, OX26 3AFTerracedFreehold£360,000
15 Jul 20264, Purslane Drive, Bicester, OX26 3EEDetachedFreehold£650,000
13 Apr 20267, Purslane Drive, Bicester, OX26 3EEDetachedFreehold£540,000
12 Sept 20251, Purslane Drive, Bicester, OX26 3EEDetachedFreehold£779,000

Schools

In the OX26 3AA postcode area, located within Bicester North, 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.

Nearby schools for OX26 3AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryBure Park Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryKing's Meadow Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryGagle Brook Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX26 3AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX26 3AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food4 Barberry Place, Bicester, OX26 3HAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miOne StopBucknell Road, Bicester, OX26 2DGWalking directions to One Stop

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 3AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julius Parker

Bicester North & Caversfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Calum Miller

Bicester and Woodstock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCherwellE07000177
Parliamentary ConstituencyBicester and WoodstockE14001090
ParishBicesterE04013332
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bicester NorthE02005932
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 012BE01028460
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2002-07-01

Frequently asked questions about OX26 3AA

Is OX26 3AA (Bicester North) safe?

The area around OX26 3AA records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 3AA?

The median sale price around OX26 3AA in Bicester North and Caversfield is £353,000 (about £421 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX26 3AA?

There are 8 schools close to OX26 3AA, including Bure Park Primary School (Good), King's Meadow Primary School (Good) and Gagle Brook Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to OX26 3AA?

The closest station to OX26 3AA is Bicester North, about 1,342 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX26 3AA?

OX26 3AA scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,878 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX26 3AA (Bicester North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX26 3AA is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julius Parker (Liberal Democrats).