OX26 1AH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Cartmel, 0.8km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
For families considering a move, OX26 1AH 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 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £397k, up 225.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00186004 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARTMEL, OX26 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARTMEL, OX26 1AH.
429
31
£ 67,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1AH 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 1AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 64% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 225.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1AH. The average age is 30.8. 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: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 461,250
4 sales · Mean £ 464,375
Terraced
£ 141,900
1 sales · Mean £ 141,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX26 1AH is moderate at 89 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Whitelands Academy
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
The Bicester School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Brookside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bicester Service Station0.5 km
- Boots0.3 km
- M&S Food0.3 km
- Next0.3 km
- Lakeland0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.5 km
- Island Poke0.9 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.2 km
- Bicester Avenue Garden Centre0.6 km
- Cecconi’s0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Simply Noodles0.9 km
- Mrs Chew's Chinese Kitchen0.8 km
- Yo! To Go!0.7 km
- Dominos Pizza0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.4 km
- Bicester Village1.5 km
- Bicester North1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Whitelands Way South0.2 km
- Kingsmere Centre0.2 km
- Whitelands Way South0.2 km
- Kingsmere Centre0.2 km
- Pioneer Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261AH · Data under Open Government Licence