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.
ASCOT WAY, OX26 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASCOT WAY, OX26 1AG.
283
29
£ 67,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Whitelands Academy
The Bicester School
King's Meadow Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Brookside Primary School
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: OX261AG · Data under Open Government Licence