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OX26 6DS

King's End

Bicester South and Ambrosden

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Overview

Postcode OX26 6DS 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 West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bicester West is £57,050 per year. The nearest station is Bicester Village, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Pingle Brook Open Space.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
50%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Bicester West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,240 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bicester West has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50%

Approximately 50.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bicester West is £57,050 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from OX26 6DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Bicester West near OX26 6DS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX26 6DS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 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 6DS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPingle Brook Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Pingle Brook Open Space

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
2,316.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.02(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.67(-21%)
Public order
9.1(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.96(+23%)
Vehicle crime
7.39(+99%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
77.41%
Other
12
5.02%
Other White
10
4.18%
Other Asian
6
2.51%
Chinese
5
2.09%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
28.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
16.39%
Level 3 (A level)
30
16.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
16.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
14.21%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
40
41.67%
Owns with a mortgage
19
19.79%
Owns outright
17
17.71%
Social rents from council
8
8.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
5.21%
Total households: 96

Property prices in Bicester South and Ambrosden

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£407
Sales (last 12 months)225
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £465K

Based on 225 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £407 per square foot) in Bicester South and Ambrosden area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £865,000.

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 South and Ambrosden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached68£545,000£399
Semi-Detached53£381,089£429
Terraced81£295,000£412
Flats23£230,000£347

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bicester South and Ambrosden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester South and Ambrosden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£446,995£192,500£320,500£297,475
2017£450,000£203,500£324,995£287,500
2018£449,950£201,500£318,998£287,995
2019£439,995£171,000£336,995£315,000
2020£439,998£192,450£329,995£308,250
2021£461,250£232,500£354,995£320,000
2022£510,000£175,250£400,000£355,000
2023£520,000£220,000£387,500£360,000
2024£550,000£172,500£375,000£314,250
2025£525,000£200,000£375,000£312,500
2026£575,000£250,000£380,000£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester South and Ambrosden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester South and Ambrosden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£318£303£336£349
2017£329£349£369£365
2018£328£348£378£372
2019£312£321£341£315
2020£329£335£348£316
2021£337£345£358£353
2022£366£342£391£372
2023£382£347£414£382
2024£395£351£394£395
2025£397£328£425£412
2026£410£347£413£386
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester South and Ambrosden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bicester South and Ambrosden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 6DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 6DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 202612, Cherwell Close, Bicester, OX26 2AHTerracedFreehold£320,000
12 Aug 20252, South View Lodge, Piggy Lane, Bicester, OX26 6HTTerracedFreehold£360,000
11 Dec 202513, The Quadrangle, Kings End, Bicester, OX26 6HZTerracedFreehold£315,000
22 Aug 202516, The Quadrangle, Kings End, Bicester, OX26 6HZTerracedFreehold£300,000
24 Apr 20254, The Quadrangle, Kings End, Bicester, OX26 6HZTerracedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the OX26 6DS postcode area, located within Bicester West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX26 6DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Bicester SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, BicesterVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBrookside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 6DS

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

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 6DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Pruden

Bicester South & Ambrosden - 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
ParishBicesterE04013332
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bicester WestE02005934
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 014AE01028466
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX26 6DS

Is OX26 6DS (Bicester West) safe?

The area around OX26 6DS records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near OX26 6DS?

The median sale price around OX26 6DS in Bicester West is £365,000 (about £407 per square foot) based on 225 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX26 6DS?

There are 10 schools close to OX26 6DS, including The Bicester School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester (Good) and Brookside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX26 6DS?

The closest station to OX26 6DS is Bicester Village, about 808 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX26 6DS?

OX26 6DS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,240 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX26 6DS (Bicester West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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