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.
ASCOT WAY, OX26 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASCOT WAY, OX26 1AT.
201
31
£ 67,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Whitelands Academy
The Bicester School
King's Meadow Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Brookside Primary School
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: OX261AT · Data under Open Government Licence