Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

KEMPTON CLOSE, OX26 1AE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AE 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX26 1AE spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. £343k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX26 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Kempton Close, 0.9km from Highfield in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, up 0.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AE 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 1AE. 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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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

£ 340,000

6 sales · Mean £ 318,750

Detached

£ 396,000

7 sales · Mean £ 386,214

Terraced

£ 320,000

5 sales · Mean £ 311,400

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

OX26 1AE has low crime rates — 24 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 offences70
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order10
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School

Good434 pupils0.9 km
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King's Meadow Primary School

Good447 pupils0.9 km
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Whitelands Academy

Good242 pupils1.0 km
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The Bicester School

Good1295 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester

Good229 pupils1.2 km
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Brookside Primary School

Good317 pupils1.2 km
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Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good169 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
  • Village Super Limited0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Bicester Service Station1.0 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Grand Village Imperial0.9 km
  • Tapas Hermanos0.4 km
  • Burger King1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee At Next0.9 km
  • Starbucks1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.6 km
  • Two Sisters Chip Shop0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester1.5 km
  • Bicester North1.8 km
  • Bicester Village1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Wear Road0.1 km
  • Wear Road0.1 km
  • Chepstow Drive0.2 km
  • Ludlow Road0.2 km
  • Whitelands Way North0.3 km