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OX26 6AZ

Church Street

Bicester East

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Detailed insights for OX26 6AZ

Overview

Postcode OX26 6AZ is located in an urban city, within the Bicester East area of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Bicester South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 221.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bicester South is £61,092 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 £370,000. The nearest station is Bicester Village, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pingle Brook Open Space.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
221
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
45.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Bicester South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,539 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bicester South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 221.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.7%

Approximately 45.7% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Bicester South is £61,092 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX26 6AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bicester South near OX26 6AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bicester Village located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX26 6AZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bicester Village

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester Village
0.5 mi

Bicester North

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX26 6AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPingle Brook Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Pingle Brook Open Space
0.4 miGarth ParkMediumWalking directions to Garth Park
0.4 miLangford OrchardSmallWalking directions to Langford Orchard

Area Profile

Population
175
Population density
4,593.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
107.47(+1247%)
Violence and sexual offences
106.9(+237%)
Public order
35.06(+478%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.84(+239%)
Other theft
19.54(+248%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
151
87.28%
Other White
13
7.51%
Indian
2
1.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
1.16%
Irish
2
1.16%
Total population: 173

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
39.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
27.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
9.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
8.02%
Other
10
6.17%
Total 16+ residents: 162

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
55
43.31%
Owns outright
37
29.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.02%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.66%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.51%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Bicester East

Median price: £310,000
Price per sq ft: £379
Sales (last 12 months): 98
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £370K

Based on 98 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£487,500£414
Semi-Detached29£350,000£378
Terraced40£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£497,500£232,500£340,000£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£392£377
2026£414£286£465£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 6AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 6AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202613, Cemetery Road, Bicester, OX26 6BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
14 Jan 20263, Church Lane, Bicester, OX26 6ARTerracedFreehold£240,000
11 May 20261, Bicester House, Kings End, Bicester, OX26 6DTFlatsLeasehold£230,000
13 Aug 202512, Kings End, Bicester, OX26 6DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£780,000
10 Jul 20257, Tinkers Lane, Bicester, OX26 6ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£482,500

Schools

In the OX26 6AZ postcode area, located within Bicester South, there are 8 primary and 3 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 6AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, BicesterAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryBrookside Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miSecondaryThe Bicester SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX26 6AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX26 6AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSto Express24 Church Street, Bicester, OX26 6AZWalking directions to Sto Express
0.1 miBicester Continental Market29 Causeway, Bicester, OX26 6ANWalking directions to Bicester Continental Market
0.1 miBicester Food and Wine13 Manorsfield Road, Bicester, OX26 6EHWalking directions to Bicester Food and Wine
0.1 miSainsbury'sPioneer Square, Bicester, OX26 6FAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miMorrisons Daily22 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6ADWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 6AZ, 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 SouthE02005935
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 015EE01035735
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX26 6AZ

Is OX26 6AZ (Bicester South) safe?

The area around OX26 6AZ records about 221 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near OX26 6AZ?

The median sale price around OX26 6AZ in Bicester East is £310,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX26 6AZ?

There are 11 schools close to OX26 6AZ, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester (Good), Brookside Primary School (Good) and The Bicester School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to OX26 6AZ?

The closest station to OX26 6AZ is Bicester Village, about 548 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX26 6AZ?

OX26 6AZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,539 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX26 6AZ (Bicester South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX26 6AZ is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bryonie Wells (Liberal Democrats).