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OX26 4JT

Granville Way

Bicester East

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Detailed insights for OX26 4JT

Overview

Postcode OX26 4JT is located in an urban city, within the Bicester East ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Bicester East area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bicester East is £58,989 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 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Manston Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Bicester East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,075 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Bicester East has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bicester East is £58,989 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 235 ft away from OX26 4JT.

Flood risk

No risk

Bicester East near OX26 4JT 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX26 4JT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bicester North

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester North
0.7 mi

Bicester Village

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester Village

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX26 4JT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miManston ParkLargeWalking directions to Manston Park
0.4 miLangford ParkMediumWalking directions to Langford Park
0.4 miSpider ParkSmallWalking directions to Spider Park

Area Profile

Population
523
Population density
737.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.41(-45%)
Vehicle crime
4.69(+26%)
Shoplifting
4.69(-41%)
Public order
2.68(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.68(-58%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
435
83.02%
Other White
31
5.92%
Chinese
9
1.72%
Other Asian
8
1.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.34%
Total population: 524

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
31.74%
Level 3 (A level)
87
20.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
78
18.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
11.69%
No qualifications
40
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 419

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
105
53.57%
Owns outright
59
30.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
7.65%
Other social rented
11
5.61%
Shared ownership
4
2.04%
Total households: 196

Property prices in Bicester East

Median price£301,000
Price per sq ft£389
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £383K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £301,000 (about £389 per square foot) in Bicester East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £780,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£465,000£399
Semi-Detached28£379,000£398
Terraced37£295,000£387
Flats19£205,000£334

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bicester East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£337,500£242,727£285,500£257,500
2017£418,000£260,029£293,000£247,500
2018£363,500£205,000£298,748£250,000
2019£407,500£243,998£300,000£272,500
2020£420,000£252,995£277,000£275,000
2021£362,500£181,000£310,000£258,000
2022£485,000£210,000£336,500£287,000
2023£460,000£162,500£325,500£300,000
2024£490,000£180,000£337,000£300,000
2025£432,500£192,000£365,000£297,500
2026£467,500£230,000£345,000£297,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322£398£329£299
2017£339£406£330£327
2018£307£400£344£306
2019£323£319£316£342
2020£300£347£302£322
2021£364£312£349£350
2022£353£394£389£385
2023£413£327£389£361
2024£401£363£393£391
2025£405£350£392£377
2026£351£254£410£404
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bicester East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 4JT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 4JT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 202510A, Granville Way, Bicester, OX26 4JTOtherFreehold£340,000
04 Feb 2025Homebase Ltd, Launton Road Retail Park, Bicester, OX26 4JQOtherLeasehold£365,093
19 Feb 202617, Clifton Close, Bicester, OX26 6GQFlatsLeasehold£261,000
25 Nov 202519, Clifton Close, Bicester, OX26 6GQFlatsLeasehold£255,000
06 Oct 202552, Clifton Close, Bicester, OX26 6GQTerracedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the OX26 4JT postcode area, located within Bicester East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX26 4JT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryLongfields Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryThe Cooper SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.7 miPrimaryLangford Village Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 4JT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX26 4JT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseLaunton Road, Cherwell, OX26 4JQWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miAldiLaunton Road, Bicester, OX26 6PZWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miLidlTelford Road, Cherwell, OX26 4AAWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSparLaunton Road, Bicester, OX26 6PZWalking directions to Spar

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 4JT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bryonie Wells

Bicester East - 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
WardBicester EastE05010925
ParishBicesterE04013332
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bicester EastE02005933
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 013AE01028455
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX26 4JT

Is OX26 4JT (Bicester East) safe?

The area around OX26 4JT records about 37 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 4JT?

The median sale price around OX26 4JT in Bicester East is £301,000 (about £389 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX26 4JT?

There are 8 schools close to OX26 4JT, including Longfields Primary and Nursery School (Good), The Cooper School (Requires improvement) and Langford Village Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX26 4JT?

The closest station to OX26 4JT is Bicester North, about 1,060 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX26 4JT?

OX26 4JT scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,075 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX26 4JT (Bicester East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX26 4JT is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bryonie Wells (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.