Postcode OX26 6DX is located in an urban city, within the Bicester South and Ambrosden 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 South and Ambrosden is £341,000 (around £404 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £281,500 and £456,875. The nearest station is Bicester Village, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Langford Park.
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.
Bicester South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 221.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.4% 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 6DX.
Bicester South near OX26 6DX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Langford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Langford Park |
| 0.2 mi | Garth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Garth Park |
| 0.3 mi | Langford Orchard | Small | Walking directions to Langford Orchard |
Based on 232 recent sales, the median property price is £341,000 (about £404 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 | 67 | £517,000 | £389 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £375,000 | £433 |
| Terraced | 83 | £302,500 | £412 |
| Flats | 26 | £236,000 | £351 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £441,950 | £195,000 | £304,950 | £285,950 |
| 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 | £535,000 | £200,000 | £383,045 | £320,000 |
| 2026 | £517,000 | £237,000 | £350,000 | £306,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £323 | £299 | £362 | £374 |
| 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 | £389 | £327 | £424 | £408 |
| 2026 | £407 | £347 | £407 | £401 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 6DX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 1, St. Birinus Cottages, Wessex Way, Bicester, OX26 6DX | Terraced | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 18, Saxon Court, Wessex Way, Bicester, OX26 6AX | Flats | Leasehold | £83,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2026 | 26, Saxon Court, Wessex Way, Bicester, OX26 6AX | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 30, Saxon Court, Wessex Way, Bicester, OX26 6AX | Flats | Leasehold | £63,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 1, Saxon Court, Wessex Way, Bicester, OX26 6AX | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 |
In the OX26 6DX postcode area, located within Bicester South, there are 7 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Longfields Primary and Nursery School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Feb 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Brookside Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX26 6DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Square Food and Wine | 2A Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AA | Walking directions to Square Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 22 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Bicester Food and Wine | 13 Manorsfield Road, Bicester, OX26 6EH | Walking directions to Bicester Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Bicester Continental Market | 29 Causeway, Bicester, OX26 6AN | Walking directions to Bicester Continental Market |
| 0.1 mi | San Oriental | 28 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6LG | Walking directions to San Oriental |
Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX26 6DX, 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 6DX 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.
The median sale price around OX26 6DX in Bicester South and Ambrosden is £341,000 (about £404 per square foot) based on 232 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to OX26 6DX, including Longfields Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester (Good) and Brookside Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OX26 6DX is Bicester Village, about 364 m away.
OX26 6DX 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX26 6DX is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Pruden (Liberal Democrats).