OX26 1AL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Ripon Close, 1.0km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
For families considering a move, OX26 1AL represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £587k, down 39.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00185945 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIPON CLOSE, OX26 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIPON CLOSE, OX26 1AL.
258
30
£ 67,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1AL 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. OX26 1AL's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £587k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £587k. Property prices are trending down 39.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1AL. The average age is 30.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 587,500
7 sales · Mean £ 592,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX26 1AL is moderate at 64 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
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Bicester School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Brookside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bicester Service Station0.7 km
- Boots0.4 km
- M&S Food0.4 km
- Next0.4 km
- Lakeland0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.7 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.3 km
- Bicester Avenue Garden Centre0.7 km
- Cecconi’s0.8 km
- Grand Village Imperial0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Mrs Chew's Chinese Kitchen0.9 km
- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
- Dominos Pizza0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.5 km
- Bicester Village1.6 km
- Bicester North1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Whitelands Way South0.1 km
- Whitelands Way South0.2 km
- Kingsmere Centre0.2 km
- Kingsmere Centre0.3 km
- Pioneer Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261AL · Data under Open Government Licence