Postcode OX26 6RL is located in an urban city, within the Bicester East ward 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 nearest station is Bicester North, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Langford Park.
Bicester South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,006 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% 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 6.5% 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 6RL.
Bicester South near OX26 6RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bicester North located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bicester North | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester North |
| 0.5 mi | Bicester Village | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester Village |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Langford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Langford Park |
| 0.3 mi | Garth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Garth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Spider Park | Small | Walking directions to Spider Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £465,000 | £399 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £379,000 | £398 |
| Terraced | 37 | £295,000 | £387 |
| Flats | 19 | £205,000 | £334 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 6RL.
In the OX26 6RL postcode area, located within Bicester South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 6RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | San Oriental | 28 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6LG | Walking directions to San Oriental |
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 22 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Square Food and Wine | 2A Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AA | Walking directions to Square Food and Wine |
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 6RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bryonie Wells
Bicester East - Elected 7 May 2026
Calum Miller
Bicester and Woodstock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX26 6RL 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 6RL in Bicester South is £301,000 (about £389 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to OX26 6RL, including Longfields Primary and Nursery 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 6RL is Bicester North, about 411 m away.
OX26 6RL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,006 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 6RL is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bryonie Wells (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.