OX26 1AS is a lively urban neighbourhood on Newton Close, 0.3km 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. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £226k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00185858 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWTON CLOSE, OX26 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTON CLOSE, OX26 1AS.
448
27
£ 65,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates OX26 1AS — age 27, 38% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £226k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1AS. The average age is 27.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 204,375
8 sales · Mean £ 204,000
Terraced
£ 162,500
1 sales · Mean £ 162,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX26 1AS is above average at 118 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
The Bicester School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Brookside Primary School
Whitelands Academy
Longfields Primary and Nursery School
King's Meadow Primary School
Bure Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Bicester Service Station0.2 km
- Boots0.5 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- M&S Food0.5 km
- Next0.5 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.2 km
- Bure Park FC0.5 km
- Cafe Wolseley0.7 km
- Coffee #10.7 km
- Givanni's0.7 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Caprinos Pizza0.7 km
- Simply Noodles0.5 km
- Sunrise0.8 km
- Bicester Kebab and Pizza House0.7 km
- Grind0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Angel0.7 km
- The Bell0.7 km
- The Penny Black0.7 km
- The White Hart0.8 km
- The Lamb Inn (formally The Saxon)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester0.7 km
- Bicester Village0.9 km
- Bicester North1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ray Road0.0 km
- Ray Road0.1 km
- Bicester Village0.1 km
- Bicester Village0.1 km
- Community Hospital0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261AS · Data under Open Government Licence