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OX26 4UR

Granville Way

Bicester East

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Detailed insights for OX26 4UR

Overview

Postcode OX26 4UR is located in an urban city, within the Bicester East area 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 median sale price in Bicester East is £310,000 (around £379 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £378,000. The nearest station is Bicester North, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 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
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Bicester East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,757 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX26 4UR.

Flood risk

No risk

Bicester East near OX26 4UR 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX26 4UR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bicester North

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester North
0.8 mi

Bicester Village

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester Village

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX26 4UR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miManston ParkLargeWalking directions to Manston Park
0.5 miLangford ParkMediumWalking directions to Langford Park
0.3 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: £310,000
Price per sq ft: £379
Sales (last 12 months): 97
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £378K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £379 per square foot) in Bicester East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £735,000.

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
Detached12£467,500£414
Semi-Detached29£350,000£378
Terraced39£295,000£399
Flats17£220,000£307

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£290,250£254,500
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£210,000£360,000£297,500
2026£475,000£232,500£355,000£295,000
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£404£368£393£377
2026£409£286£469£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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 4UR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 4UR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 202612, Wedgwood, Bicester, OX26 4ULTerracedFreehold£310,000
04 Sept 202510, Wedgwood Road, Bicester, OX26 4ULOtherFreehold£599,000
03 Aug 202624, Beaufort Close, Bicester, OX26 4XNTerracedFreehold£295,000
03 Sept 202656, Clifton Close, Bicester, OX26 6GQTerracedFreehold£400,000
19 Feb 202617, Clifton Close, Bicester, OX26 6GQFlatsLeasehold£261,000

Schools

In the OX26 4UR postcode area, located within Bicester East, there are 8 primary and 1 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 4UR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryLongfields Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.5 miSecondaryThe Cooper SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.6 miPrimaryGlory Farm Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX26 4UR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX26 4UR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseLaunton Road, Cherwell, OX26 4JQWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miLidlTelford Road, Cherwell, OX26 4AAWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miAldiLaunton Road, Bicester, OX26 6PZWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSparLaunton Road, Bicester, OX26 6PZWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miTesco Express10-11 Hart Place, Bicester, OX26 4FRWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 4UR, 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 4UR

Is OX26 4UR (Bicester East) safe?

The area around OX26 4UR 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, vehicle crime and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near OX26 4UR?

The median sale price around OX26 4UR in Bicester East is £310,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX26 4UR?

There are 9 schools close to OX26 4UR, including Longfields Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement), The Cooper School (Requires improvement) and Glory Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to OX26 4UR?

The closest station to OX26 4UR is Bicester North, about 911 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX26 4UR?

OX26 4UR scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,757 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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