Postcode OX26 4UY 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 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 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Manston Park.
Bicester East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,951 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Bicester East has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Bicester East is £58,989 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 182 ft away from OX26 4UY.
Bicester East near OX26 4UY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bicester North located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bicester North | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester North |
| 0.7 mi | Bicester Village | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester Village |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Manston Park | Large | Walking directions to Manston Park |
| 0.5 mi | Garth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Garth Park |
| 0.1 mi | Spider Park | Small | Walking directions to Spider Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £467,500 | £414 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £350,000 | £378 |
| Terraced | 39 | £295,000 | £399 |
| Flats | 17 | £220,000 | £307 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 4UY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 30, Hertford Close, Bicester, OX26 4UY | Terraced | Freehold | £143,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 35A, Hertford Close, Bicester, OX26 4UX | Flats | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 55, Maple Road, Bicester, OX26 6QY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 56, Maple Road, Bicester, OX26 6QY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 13, Keble Road, Bicester, OX26 4TP | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the OX26 4UY postcode area, located within Bicester East, there are 7 primary and 2 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Longfields Primary and Nursery School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Cooper School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Glory Farm Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2017. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX26 4UY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 9 Bassett Avenue, Bicester, OX26 4TZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Launton Road, Bicester, OX26 6PZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Launton Road, Bicester, OX26 6PZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Buckingham Road, Bicester, OX26 3AH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | San Oriental | 28 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6LG | Walking directions to San Oriental |
Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX26 4UY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bryonie Wells
Bicester East - Elected 7 May 2026
Calum Miller
Bicester and Woodstock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX26 4UY 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OX26 4UY in Bicester East is £310,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to OX26 4UY, 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.
The closest station to OX26 4UY is Bicester North, about 305 m away.
OX26 4UY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,951 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX26 4UY is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bryonie Wells (Liberal Democrats).