Postcode OX26 6WN 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 South area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 235.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× 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 Village, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Pingle Brook Open Space.
Bicester South has a low 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 235.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from OX26 6WN.
Bicester South near OX26 6WN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bicester Village | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester Village |
| 0.8 mi | Bicester North | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 6WN.
In the OX26 6WN postcode area, located within Bicester South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 6WN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Lakeview Drive, Bicester, OX26 1DE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | London Road, Cherwell, OX26 1BT | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Oxford Road, Bicester, OX26 1BT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Unit B2 Kelso Road, Bicester, OX26 1ES | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sto Express | 24 Church Street, Bicester, OX26 6AZ | Walking directions to Sto Express |
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 6WN, 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 6WN records about 236 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 6WN in Bicester South is £365,000 (about £407 per square foot) based on 225 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to OX26 6WN, including St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School (Good), The Bicester School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OX26 6WN is Bicester Village, about 614 m away.
OX26 6WN scores 4 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 6WN 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.