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Bicester West

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Overview

Postcode OX26 6PA is located in an urban city, within the Bicester West ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Bicester West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below 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 North, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Spider Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Bicester West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bicester West has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 202 ft away from OX26 6PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Bicester West near OX26 6PA 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 6PA
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 6PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSpider ParkSmallWalking directions to Spider Park
0.5 miThe QuadSmallWalking directions to The Quad

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
4,327.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
18.23(+128%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.76(-60%)
Other theft
10.33(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.29(+13%)
Public order
4.25(-30%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
79.68%
Other White
25
8.06%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.61%
Irish
5
1.61%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
42.75%
Level 3 (A level)
43
15.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.01%
No qualifications
31
11.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
47.2%
Owns with a mortgage
42
33.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.8%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Bicester West

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£400
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £436K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £400 per square foot) in Bicester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £760,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£452,750£412
Semi-Detached35£360,000£409
Terraced30£297,500£382
Flats1£185,000£358

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bicester West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£377,500£290,000£259,000
2017£365,000£270,000£252,500
2018£380,000£283,000£245,000
2019£338,750£280,000£242,500
2020£392,500£280,000£245,000
2021£382,500£285,000£259,000
2022£405,000£321,250£291,000
2023£445,000£335,000£292,500
2024£410,000£319,250£295,000
2025£465,000£347,500£290,000
2026£435,000£355,000£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355£310£297
2017£336£318£306
2018£337£341£296
2019£330£339£301
2020£326£334£310
2021£371£365£320
2022£404£365£359
2023£378£389£366
2024£364£412£345
2025£412£405£366
2026£389£416£382
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bicester West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 6PA.

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

Schools

In the OX26 6PA postcode area, located within Bicester West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX26 6PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBrookside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Bicester SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 6PA

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

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

Local councillors

George Popescu

Bicester West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Michael Wilson

Bicester West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Calum Miller

Bicester and Woodstock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCherwellE07000177
Parliamentary ConstituencyBicester and WoodstockE14001090
WardBicester WestE05010928
ParishBicesterE04013332
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bicester WestE02005934
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 014CE01028470
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX26 6PA

Is OX26 6PA (Bicester West) safe?

The area around OX26 6PA records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6PA?

The median sale price around OX26 6PA in Bicester West is £350,000 (about £400 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX26 6PA?

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

What is the nearest station to OX26 6PA?

The closest station to OX26 6PA is Bicester North, about 218 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX26 6PA?

OX26 6PA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,714 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX26 6PA is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: George Popescu (Reform UK) and Michael Wilson (Reform UK).

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.