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OX26 3EW

Lucerne Avenue

Bicester North and Caversfield

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Detailed insights for OX26 3EW

Overview

Postcode OX26 3EW is located in an urban city, within the Bicester North and Caversfield ward 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 nearest station is Bicester North, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Southwold Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

Bicester North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,251 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% 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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from OX26 3EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Bicester North near OX26 3EW 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 3EW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bicester North

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX26 3EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouthwold ParkMediumWalking directions to Southwold Park

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
5,083.7 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
192
79.67%
Other White
25
10.37%
Chinese
5
2.07%
Indian
5
2.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.66%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
44.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
19.34%
Level 3 (A level)
31
17.13%
No qualifications
11
6.08%
Apprenticeship
10
5.52%
Total 16+ residents: 181

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
50%
Owns outright
25
27.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
20%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.22%
Total households: 90

Property prices in Bicester North and Caversfield

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£426
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £435K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £426 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
Detached40£486,250£426
Semi-Detached29£340,000£420
Terraced56£297,750£432
Flats7£210,000£375

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£405,000£207,500£292,000£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£355,000£320,000
2026£500,000£235,000£300,000£320,000
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£339£312£338£350
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£426£325£379£411
2026£415£324£466£442
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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 3EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 3EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 202616, Lucerne Avenue, Bicester, OX26 3ZNDetachedFreehold£565,000
12 Dec 20256, Saffron Close, Bicester, OX26 3ZWDetachedFreehold£475,000
12 Feb 202537, Germander Way, Bicester, OX26 3WBDetachedFreehold£425,000
29 Apr 20268, Woodruff Close, Bicester, OX26 3ZLDetachedFreehold£500,000
26 Nov 202548, Cranesbill Drive, Bicester, OX26 3WQDetachedFreehold£710,000

Schools

In the OX26 3EW postcode area, located within Bicester North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX26 3EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBure Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGagle Brook Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySouthwold Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 3EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX26 3EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food4 Barberry Place, Bicester, OX26 3HAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miTesco Express1 Holm Square, Bicester, OX26 3YQWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,916
Band C£2,190
Band D£2,464
Band E£3,011
Band F£3,559
Band G£4,106
Band H£4,928

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 3EW, 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 Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX26 3EW

Is OX26 3EW (Bicester North) safe?

The area around OX26 3EW 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near OX26 3EW?

The median sale price around OX26 3EW in Bicester North is £350,000 (about £426 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX26 3EW?

There are 10 schools close to OX26 3EW, including Bure Park Primary School (Good), Gagle Brook Primary School (Good) and Southwold Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX26 3EW?

The closest station to OX26 3EW is Bicester North, about 1,294 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX26 3EW?

OX26 3EW scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,251 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

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.