OX26 1AJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Whitelands Way, 0.8km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
Within the OX26 district, this postcode is characterised by a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £409k, up 1.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00185883 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITELANDS WAY, OX26 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITELANDS WAY, OX26 1AJ.
157
27
£ 65,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1AJ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates OX26 1AJ — age 27, 44% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (27) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1AJ. The average age is 26.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 370,000
39 sales · Mean £ 376,928
Detached
£ 567,500
10 sales · Mean £ 559,570
Semi-Detached
£ 384,950
8 sales · Mean £ 376,543
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX26 1AJ is moderate at 65 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
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Whitelands Academy
The Bicester School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Brookside Primary School
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
King's Meadow 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
- Lakeland0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.5 km
- Island Poke0.9 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.1 km
- Bicester Avenue Garden Centre0.8 km
- Cecconi’s0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Simply Noodles0.9 km
- Mrs Chew's Chinese Kitchen0.8 km
- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
- Dominos Pizza0.1 km
- Two Sisters Chip Shop1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.4 km
- Bicester Village1.5 km
- Bicester North1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsmere Centre0.0 km
- Kingsmere Centre0.0 km
- Whitelands Way North0.3 km
- Pioneer Way0.3 km
- Pioneer Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261AJ · Data under Open Government Licence