Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

KEMPTON CLOSE, OX26 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEMPTON CLOSE, OX26 1AD.

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Population

585

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 67,000 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX26 1AD 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.

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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

OX26 1AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 66% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 30.8% year-on-year.

home £416,730 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX26 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Kempton Close, 1.0km from Highfield in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.

For families considering a move, OX26 1AD represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £416k, down 30.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00186012 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1AD. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.9%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 65,000

3 sales · Mean £ 66,666

Detached

£ 490,000

29 sales · Mean £ 482,517

Semi-Detached

£ 396,750

6 sales · Mean £ 379,750

Terraced

£ 322,000

13 sales · Mean £ 322,784

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX26 1AD has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences66
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School

Good434 pupils0.9 km
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Whitelands Academy

Good242 pupils1.0 km
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King's Meadow Primary School

Good447 pupils1.0 km
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The Bicester School

Good1295 pupils1.1 km
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Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good169 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester

Good229 pupils1.3 km
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Brookside Primary School

Good317 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
  • Village Super Limited0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • M&S Food0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Grand Village Imperial0.9 km
  • Tapas Hermanos0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee At Next0.9 km
  • The Finest Catch Ltd0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.6 km
  • Two Sisters Chip Shop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester1.6 km
  • Bicester North1.9 km
  • Bicester Village1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Chepstow Drive0.2 km
  • Ludlow Road0.2 km
  • Wear Road0.2 km
  • Primary School0.2 km
  • Wear Road0.2 km