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OX26 6YD

Kingfisher Way

Bicester South and Ambrosden

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Detailed insights for OX26 6YD

Overview

Postcode OX26 6YD 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below 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 £346,000 (around £404 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £283,125 and £469,500. The nearest station is Bicester Village, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Langford Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Bicester South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,725 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bicester South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Bicester South is £61,092 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX26 6YD.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bicester Village located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX26 6YD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bicester Village

N/A

Walking directions to Bicester Village

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX26 6YD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLangford ParkMediumWalking directions to Langford Park
0.4 miLangford OrchardSmallWalking directions to Langford Orchard
0.1 miLangford Village ParkSmallWalking directions to Langford Village Park

Area Profile

Population
212
Population density
4,753.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.98(-56%)
Public order
9.73(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.82(-85%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.82(-72%)
Shoplifting
1.22(-85%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
73.11%
Other White
24
11.32%
African
11
5.19%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.89%
Other
4
1.89%
Total population: 212

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
36.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
21.14%
Level 3 (A level)
28
16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10.86%
No qualifications
14
8%
Total 16+ residents: 175

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
41.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
40.4%
Owns outright
16
16.16%
Other social rented
2
2.02%
Total households: 99

Property prices in Bicester South and Ambrosden

Median price: £346,000
Price per sq ft: £404
Sales (last 12 months): 214
Typical range (middle 50%): £283K – £470K

Based on 214 recent sales, the median property price is £346,000 (about £404 per square foot) in Bicester South and Ambrosden area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £865,000.

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 South and Ambrosden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached65£525,000£387
Semi-Detached50£373,500£451
Terraced76£303,750£404
Flats23£237,000£358

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bicester South and Ambrosden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester South and Ambrosden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£381,089£316,250
2026£503,000£237,000£318,500£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester South and Ambrosden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester South and Ambrosden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£390£328£425£409
2026£409£355£440£381
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester South and Ambrosden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bicester South and Ambrosden in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 6YD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 202688, Kingfisher Way, Bicester, OX26 6YDTerracedFreehold£300,000
30 Mar 202640, Kingfisher Way, Bicester, OX26 6YDTerracedFreehold£305,000
18 Jul 202572, Kingfisher Way, Bicester, OX26 6YDFlatsLeasehold£180,000
07 Aug 202649, Kingfisher Way, Bicester, OX26 6YBFlatsLeasehold£160,000
22 Dec 202531, Kingfisher Way, Bicester, OX26 6YBTerracedFreehold£282,000

Schools

In the OX26 6YD postcode area, located within Bicester South, there are 3 primary and 0 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.

Nearby schools for OX26 6YD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryLangford Village Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryGraven Hill Primary SchoolFree schools
Unrated
0.8 miPrimaryLongfields Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX26 6YD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX26 6YD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express1 Nightingale Place, Bicester, OX26 6XXWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district.

Band A£1,722
Band B£2,009
Band C£2,296
Band D£2,583
Band E£3,157
Band F£3,731
Band G£4,305
Band H£5,166

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

Local councillors

Chris Pruden

Bicester South & Ambrosden - 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
ParishBicesterE04013332
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bicester SouthE02005935
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 015BE01028464
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX26 6YD

Is OX26 6YD (Bicester South) safe?

The area around OX26 6YD records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OX26 6YD?

The median sale price around OX26 6YD in Bicester South and Ambrosden is £346,000 (about £404 per square foot) based on 214 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX26 6YD?

There are 3 schools close to OX26 6YD, including Langford Village Community Primary School (Good), Graven Hill Primary School and Longfields Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to OX26 6YD?

The closest station to OX26 6YD is Bicester Village, about 674 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX26 6YD?

OX26 6YD scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,725 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX26 6YD (Bicester South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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