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OX26 4XS

Defiant Close

Bicester East

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Detailed insights for OX26 4XS

Overview

Postcode OX26 4XS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 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
1.5%
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 30,075 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

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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 4XS.

Flood risk

No risk

Bicester East near OX26 4XS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX26 4XS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bicester North

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester North
0.9 mi

Bicester Village

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester Village

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX26 4XS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miManston ParkLargeWalking directions to Manston Park
0.2 miSpider ParkSmallWalking directions to Spider Park
0 miSpitfire ParkSmallWalking directions to Spitfire Park

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
7,324.8 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
274
79.88%
Other White
33
9.62%
Pakistani
6
1.75%
Other
6
1.75%
Caribbean
5
1.46%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
20.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
19.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
17.86%
No qualifications
43
15.36%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.29%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
43.7%
Owns outright
51
37.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
15.56%
Shared ownership
2
1.48%
Social rents from council
1
0.74%
Total households: 135

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 4XS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 4XS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 20257, Defiant Close, Bicester, OX26 4XSDetachedFreehold£378,000
14 May 20268, Whitley Crescent, Bicester, OX26 4XRTerracedFreehold£290,000
06 Mar 202625, Hampden Close, Bicester, OX26 4UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£415,000
29 Jan 202612, Hampden Close, Bicester, OX26 4UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
05 Nov 20254, Meteor Close, Bicester, OX26 4YASemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the OX26 4XS postcode area, located within Bicester East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX26 4XS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe Cooper SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryGlory Farm Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBardwell SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 4XS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX26 4XS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express10-11 Hart Place, Bicester, OX26 4FRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLidlTelford Road, Cherwell, OX26 4AAWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseLaunton Road, Cherwell, OX26 4JQWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miCo-op Food9 Bassett Avenue, Bicester, OX26 4TZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miAldiLaunton Road, Bicester, OX26 6PZWalking directions to Aldi

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 4XS, 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 4XS

Is OX26 4XS (Bicester East) safe?

The area around OX26 4XS 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 4XS?

The median sale price around OX26 4XS 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 4XS?

There are 11 schools close to OX26 4XS, including The Cooper School (Requires improvement), Glory Farm Primary School (Good) and Bardwell School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX26 4XS?

The closest station to OX26 4XS is Bicester North, about 753 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX26 4XS?

OX26 4XS 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 4XS (Bicester East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX26 4XS 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.