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OX26 6EF

Buckingham Road

Bicester East

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Detailed insights for OX26 6EF

Overview

Postcode OX26 6EF is located in an urban city, within the Bicester East ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Bicester East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bicester East is £58,989 per year. The nearest station is Bicester North, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Spider Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Bicester East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Bicester East has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.2%

Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bicester East is £58,989 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 205 ft away from OX26 6EF.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bicester North located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX26 6EF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Bicester North

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester North
0.8 mi

Bicester Village

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester Village

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX26 6EF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSpider ParkSmallWalking directions to Spider Park
0.5 miThe QuadSmallWalking directions to The Quad

Area Profile

Population
222
Population density
4,835.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.96(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.01(-51%)
Shoplifting
4.92(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.28(-49%)
Other theft
3.28(-42%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
140
63.64%
Other White
39
17.73%
Other Asian
9
4.09%
Caribbean
5
2.27%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
2.27%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
38.83%
No qualifications
28
14.89%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
31
31.96%
Owns outright
26
26.8%
Owns with a mortgage
25
25.77%
Other social rented
8
8.25%
Other forms of private rent
5
5.15%
Total households: 97

Property prices in Bicester East

Median price£301,000
Price per sq ft£389
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £383K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £301,000 (about £389 per square foot) in Bicester East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £780,000.

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
Detached9£465,000£399
Semi-Detached28£379,000£398
Terraced37£295,000£387
Flats19£205,000£334

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£285,500£257,500
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£192,000£365,000£297,500
2026£467,500£230,000£345,000£297,000
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£405£350£392£377
2026£351£254£410£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 6EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 6EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Aug 202566, Buckingham Road, Bicester, OX26 6EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
01 Aug 20251, May Tree Close, Bicester, OX26 6PADetachedFreehold£525,000
19 Dec 2025Klipton, 4, Banbury Road, Bicester, OX26 2HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
13 Jun 202512A, Banbury Road, Bicester, OX26 2HJFlatsLeasehold£165,000
13 Jun 202512, Banbury Road, Bicester, OX26 2HJFlatsLeasehold£185,000

Schools

In the OX26 6EF postcode area, located within Bicester East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX26 6EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBrookside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLongfields Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 6EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX26 6EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodBuckingham Road, Bicester, OX26 3AHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miCo-op Food9 Bassett Avenue, Bicester, OX26 4TZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miOne StopBucknell Road, Bicester, OX26 2DGWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miSan Oriental28 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6LGWalking directions to San Oriental
0.4 miSainsbury'sPioneer Square, Bicester, OX26 6FAWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 6EF, 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 EastE02005933
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 013EE01028467
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX26 6EF

Is OX26 6EF (Bicester East) safe?

The area around OX26 6EF records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near OX26 6EF?

The median sale price around OX26 6EF in Bicester East is £301,000 (about £389 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX26 6EF?

There are 11 schools close to OX26 6EF, including Brookside Primary School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester (Good) and Longfields Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX26 6EF?

The closest station to OX26 6EF is Bicester North, about 152 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX26 6EF?

OX26 6EF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,499 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX26 6EF (Bicester East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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