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.
KEMPTON CLOSE, OX26 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEMPTON CLOSE, OX26 1AD.
585
30
£ 67,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Whitelands Academy
King's Meadow Primary School
The Bicester School
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Brookside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: OX261AD · Data under Open Government Licence