Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

ASCOT WAY, OX26 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASCOT WAY, OX26 1AT.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 67,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

OX26 1AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX26 1AT is a safe, established residential area on Ascot Way, 0.9km from Highfield in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.

This is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00186031 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1AT. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

Semi-Detached

£ 303,750

2 sales · Mean £ 303,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX26 1AT has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences69
Shoplifting45
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order15
Robbery11

school Local Schools

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St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School

Good434 pupils0.7 km
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Whitelands Academy

Good242 pupils0.8 km
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The Bicester School

Good1295 pupils0.9 km
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King's Meadow Primary School

Good447 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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Brookside Primary School

Good317 pupils1.2 km
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Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good169 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Bicester Service Station0.8 km
  • Boots0.7 km
  • M&S Food0.7 km
  • Next0.7 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Bicester Greggs0.8 km
  • The Finest Catch Ltd0.5 km
  • Grand Village Imperial0.7 km
  • La Tua Pasta Ltd1.0 km
  • Tapas Hermanos0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.4 km
  • Two Sisters Chip Shop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester1.4 km
  • Bicester North1.7 km
  • Bicester Village1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitelands Way North0.2 km
  • Chepstow Drive0.2 km
  • Whitelands Way North0.2 km
  • Kingsmere0.2 km
  • Wear Road0.3 km