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OX26 3YA

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Bicester North and Caversfield

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Detailed insights for OX26 3YA

Overview

Postcode OX26 3YA 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 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 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
26
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Bicester North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bicester North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX26 3YA.

Flood risk

No risk

Bicester North near OX26 3YA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX26 3YA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bicester North

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX26 3YA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSouthwold ParkMediumWalking directions to Southwold Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
4,853.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.06(-53%)
Shoplifting
6.02(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.61(-71%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.61(-44%)
Public order
3.01(-50%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
74.84%
Other White
55
17.52%
Other
8
2.55%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.27%
Other Asian
3
0.96%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
27.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
19.03%
No qualifications
45
18.22%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
36.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
32.26%
Owns outright
31
25%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.84%
Shared ownership
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

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 3YA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 3YA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 202513, Yew Close, Bicester, OX26 3YATerracedFreehold£285,000
09 Jun 20259, Yew Close, Bicester, OX26 3YATerracedFreehold£295,000
17 Jul 20256, Aspen Close, Bicester, OX26 3XQTerracedFreehold£230,000
28 Mar 20253, Aspen Close, Bicester, OX26 3XQTerracedFreehold£330,000
16 Oct 2025169, Willow Drive, Bicester, OX26 3XFTerracedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the OX26 3YA postcode area, located within Bicester North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX26 3YA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySouthwold Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBure Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThe Cooper SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX26 3YA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express1 Holm Square, Bicester, OX26 3YQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food4 Barberry Place, Bicester, OX26 3HAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 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 3YA, 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 012CE01028461
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX26 3YA

Is OX26 3YA (Bicester North) safe?

The area around OX26 3YA records about 26 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 3YA?

The median sale price around OX26 3YA 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 3YA?

There are 11 schools close to OX26 3YA, including Southwold Primary School (Good), Bure Park Primary School (Good) and The Cooper School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX26 3YA?

The closest station to OX26 3YA is Bicester North, about 1,010 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX26 3YA?

OX26 3YA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,004 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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