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OX26 3XT

Cypress Gardens

Bicester North and Caversfield

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Detailed insights for OX26 3XT

Overview

Postcode OX26 3XT 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 low crime levels, with around 34.7 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 North is £79,368 per year. The nearest station is Bicester North, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Main Caversfield Play Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6%
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 28,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Bicester North has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% 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 313 ft away from OX26 3XT.

Flood risk

No risk

Bicester North near OX26 3XT 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 3XT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bicester North

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX26 3XT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMain Caversfield Play ParkLargeWalking directions to Main Caversfield Play Park
0.2 miSouthwold ParkMediumWalking directions to Southwold Park
0.4 miThe QuadSmallWalking directions to The Quad

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
10,756.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.5(-32%)
Shoplifting
4.16(-48%)
Public order
3.47(-43%)
Other theft
2.77(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.77(-77%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
172
67.98%
Other White
56
22.13%
African
6
2.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.58%
Other
4
1.58%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
37.8%
Level 3 (A level)
46
22.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11%
No qualifications
20
9.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
48.72%
Owns with a mortgage
33
28.21%
Owns outright
15
12.82%
Other social rented
5
4.27%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.27%
Total households: 117

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 3XT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 3XT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Feb 202648, Cypress Gardens, Bicester, OX26 3XTSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
28 Jul 202523, Cypress Gardens, Bicester, OX26 3XTFlatsFreehold£190,000
21 Mar 20256, Cypress Gardens, Bicester, OX26 3XTTerracedFreehold£225,000
06 Mar 20251, Cypress Gardens, Bicester, OX26 3XTSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
29 May 202523, Spruce Drive, Bicester, OX26 3YESemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the OX26 3XT postcode area, located within Bicester North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX26 3XT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySouthwold Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBardwell SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGlory Farm Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 3XT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX26 3XT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express1 Holm Square, Bicester, OX26 3YQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food4 Barberry Place, Bicester, OX26 3HAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miCo-op FoodBuckingham Road, Bicester, OX26 3AHWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 3XT, 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 012AE01028459
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX26 3XT

Is OX26 3XT (Bicester North) safe?

The area around OX26 3XT records about 35 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near OX26 3XT?

The median sale price around OX26 3XT 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 3XT?

There are 8 schools close to OX26 3XT, including Southwold Primary School (Good), Bardwell School (Good) and Glory Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX26 3XT?

The closest station to OX26 3XT is Bicester North, about 1,183 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX26 3XT?

OX26 3XT scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,594 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX26 3XT 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.