OX26 1AP is a safe, established residential area on Pontefract Road, 1.0km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £517k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00185945 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PONTEFRACT ROAD, OX26 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PONTEFRACT ROAD, OX26 1AP.
258
30
£ 67,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1AP 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 1AP's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £517k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £517k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1AP. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
7 sales · Mean £ 372,357
Flat
£ 91,800
2 sales · Mean £ 91,800
Detached
£ 562,950
11 sales · Mean £ 539,945
Terraced
£ 226,000
2 sales · Mean £ 226,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 1AP has low crime rates — 40 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
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
King's Meadow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bicester Service Station0.7 km
- Boots0.5 km
- M&S Food0.5 km
- Next0.5 km
- Lakeland0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.7 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.2 km
- Bicester Avenue Garden Centre0.8 km
- Cecconi’s0.8 km
- Grand Village Imperial0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Mrs Chew's Chinese Kitchen0.9 km
- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- Dominos Pizza0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.5 km
- Bicester Village1.6 km
- Bicester North1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsmere Centre0.2 km
- Kingsmere Centre0.2 km
- Whitelands Way South0.2 km
- Whitelands Way South0.3 km
- Whitelands Way North0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261AP · Data under Open Government Licence