OX26 is a postcode district in Cherwell, South East, covering 912 active and 344 retired postcodes.
The largest share of OX26 (14%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (12%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes OX26 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in OX26 are around £599k, up 26.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across OX26 at 319 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OX26 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
OX26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OX26 postcode area.
26,016
40
£ 56,567 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. OX26's low deprivation rank, 64% ownership, and £599k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £599k. Property prices are trending up 26.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Whitelands Academy
Brookside Primary School
Longfields Primary and Nursery School
King's Meadow Primary School
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Launton Church of England Primary School
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Bicester Hotel Golf And Spa
- The Chesterton Hotel
- The Littlebury Hotel
- The Tythe Barn
- Travelodge Hotel Ltd
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- One Stop
- Apple Green Service Station
- Aylesbury, Chiltern and South Bucks Sports and Social Club
- Dr. BioNutrition ltd
- Joblings Garage
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bicester Bowls Club
- Launton Sports & Social
- The Penny Black
- The White Hart
- The White Horse
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- The Kitchen & Bar at Whitelands Farm
- The Salvation Army
- Trinity
- Whitelands Farm Sports Ground
- Bicester Bean Coffee Shop And Cafe
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi
- Lidl UK GMBH
- B & M Retail Ltd
- Co-op Swift Shop
- Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Barberry Fish Bar
- Bassett Big Fish Ltd
- Bicester Burger
- Caprinos Pizza
- Bicester Kebab and Pizza House
- + 28 more
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