Postcode OX26 6AY is located in an urban city, within the Bicester South and Ambrosden ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Bicester South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 221.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bicester South is £61,092 per year. The nearest station is Bicester Village located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Pingle Brook Open Space.
Bicester South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,006 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Bicester South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 221.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bicester South is £61,092 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX26 6AY.
Bicester South near OX26 6AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bicester Village located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bicester Village | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester Village |
| 0.5 mi | Bicester North | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pingle Brook Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Pingle Brook Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Garth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Garth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Langford Orchard | Small | Walking directions to Langford Orchard |
Based on 260 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Bicester South and Ambrosden area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 85 | £525,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £205,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £380,545 |
| Terraced | 85 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bicester South and Ambrosden
In the OX26 6AY postcode area, located within Bicester South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 6AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sto Express | 24 Church Street, Bicester, OX26 6AZ | Walking directions to Sto Express |
| 0.1 mi | Bicester Continental Market | 29 Causeway, Bicester, OX26 6AN | Walking directions to Bicester Continental Market |
| 0.1 mi | Bicester Food and Wine | 13 Manorsfield Road, Bicester, OX26 6EH | Walking directions to Bicester Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Pioneer Square, Bicester, OX26 6FA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 22 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX26 6AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Pruden
Bicester South & Ambrosden - Elected 7 May 2026
Calum Miller
Bicester and Woodstock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.