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.
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.
Bicester West has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Bicester West is £57,050 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from OX26 6DS.
Bicester West near OX26 6DS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pingle Brook Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Pingle Brook Open Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £545,000 | £399 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £381,089 | £429 |
| Terraced | 81 | £295,000 | £412 |
| Flats | 23 | £230,000 | £347 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 6DS.
In the OX26 6DS postcode area, located within Bicester West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 6DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sto Express | 24 Church Street, Bicester, OX26 6AZ | Walking directions to Sto Express |
| 0.2 mi | Bicester Continental Market | 29 Causeway, Bicester, OX26 6AN | Walking directions to Bicester Continental Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Pioneer Square, Bicester, OX26 6FA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Bicester Food and Wine | 13 Manorsfield Road, Bicester, OX26 6EH | Walking directions to Bicester Food and Wine |
| 0.3 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 6DS, 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
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.
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.
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.
The closest station to OX26 6DS is Bicester Village, about 808 m away.
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).
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).
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.