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OX26 4UX

Hertford Close

Bicester East

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Detailed insights for OX26 4UX

Overview

Postcode OX26 4UX 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Manston Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
40.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Bicester East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,020 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bicester East has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.4%

Approximately 40.4% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 286 ft away from OX26 4UX.

Flood risk

No risk

Bicester East near OX26 4UX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX26 4UX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 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 4UX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miManston ParkLargeWalking directions to Manston Park
0 miSpider ParkSmallWalking directions to Spider Park
0.3 miSpitfire ParkSmallWalking directions to Spitfire Park

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
1,188.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.94(+4%)
Public order
8.92(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.24(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.8(-26%)
Burglary
4.12(+58%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
76.13%
Other White
18
7.41%
Other Asian
13
5.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.06%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
30.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
27.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
13.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
12.68%
Level 3 (A level)
21
10.24%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
36
33.03%
Owns outright
30
27.52%
Owns with a mortgage
25
22.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.26%
Social rents from council
8
7.34%
Total households: 109

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 4UX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 4UX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 202535A, Hertford Close, Bicester, OX26 4UXFlatsFreehold£250,000
11 Jul 202530, Hertford Close, Bicester, OX26 4UYTerracedFreehold£143,000
18 Mar 202613, Keble Road, Bicester, OX26 4TPTerracedFreehold£325,000
30 Jan 20264, Keble Road, Bicester, OX26 4TPTerracedFreehold£295,000
30 Jan 202521, Keble Road, Bicester, OX26 4TPTerracedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the OX26 4UX postcode area, located within Bicester East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX26 4UX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLongfields Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Cooper SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryGlory Farm Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 4UX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX26 4UX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food9 Bassett Avenue, Bicester, OX26 4TZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSparLaunton Road, Bicester, OX26 6PZWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miCo-op FoodBuckingham Road, Bicester, OX26 3AHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miAldiLaunton Road, Bicester, OX26 6PZWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miSan Oriental28 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6LGWalking directions to San Oriental

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 4UX, 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 013BE01028456
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX26 4UX

Is OX26 4UX (Bicester East) safe?

The area around OX26 4UX records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4UX?

The median sale price around OX26 4UX 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 4UX?

There are 10 schools close to OX26 4UX, including Longfields Primary and Nursery School (Good), The Cooper School (Requires improvement) and Glory Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX26 4UX?

The closest station to OX26 4UX is Bicester North, about 333 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX26 4UX?

OX26 4UX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,020 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.