Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

ASCOT WAY, OX26 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASCOT WAY, OX26 1AG.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 67,000 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX26 1AG 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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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

OX26 1AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 63% 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 up 40.7% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, OX26 1AG 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 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £378k, up 40.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00185885 (shared with 2 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 1AG. 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

White / British70.7%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

59%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

Terraced

£ 357,000

12 sales · Mean £ 363,333

Detached

£ 410,000

10 sales · Mean £ 425,299

Semi-Detached

£ 315,995

7 sales · Mean £ 302,712

Flat

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

OX26 1AG has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences71
Shoplifting45
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order15
Robbery11

school Local Schools

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St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School

Good434 pupils0.7 km
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Whitelands Academy

Good242 pupils0.9 km
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The Bicester School

Good1295 pupils0.9 km
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King's Meadow Primary School

Good447 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester

Good229 pupils1.1 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
  • Bicester Service Station0.8 km
  • Boots0.7 km
  • M&S Food0.7 km
  • Next0.7 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bicester Greggs0.8 km
  • The Finest Catch Ltd0.5 km
  • Cecconi’s1.0 km
  • Grand Village Imperial0.7 km
  • La Tua Pasta Ltd1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.5 km
  • Two Sisters Chip Shop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester1.4 km
  • Bicester North1.7 km
  • Bicester Village1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitelands Way North0.2 km
  • Chepstow Drive0.2 km
  • Whitelands Way North0.2 km
  • Kingsmere0.2 km
  • Wear Road0.2 km