OX26 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Whitelands Way, 1.1km from Highfield in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £441k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00185895 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITELANDS WAY, OX26 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITELANDS WAY, OX26 1AB.
473
29
£ 67,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX26 1AB spans multiple life stages — average age 29, moderate ownership and renting. £441k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1AB. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 393,497
16 sales · Mean £ 390,340
Detached
£ 534,995
5 sales · Mean £ 531,758
Terraced
£ 404,997
8 sales · Mean £ 404,748
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 1AB has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Whitelands Academy
The Bicester School
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
King's Meadow Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Brookside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bicester Service Station0.9 km
- Boots0.7 km
- M&S Food0.7 km
- Next0.7 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.9 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.5 km
- Grand Village Imperial0.7 km
- Tapas Hermanos0.6 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.4 km
- Two Sisters Chip Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.5 km
- Bicester Village1.8 km
- Bicester North1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chepstow Drive0.1 km
- Whitelands Way North0.1 km
- Whitelands Way North0.2 km
- Primary School0.3 km
- Wear Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261AB · Data under Open Government Licence