Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

CATTERICK ROAD, OX26 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATTERICK ROAD, OX26 1AU.

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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
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OX26 1AU — age 31, 49% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £305k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

OX26 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Catterick Road, 1.0km from Highfield in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.

Day-to-day life in OX26 1AU has the character of a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, down 1.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AU 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 1AU. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 309,000

8 sales · Mean £ 305,374

Detached

£ 469,995

3 sales · Mean £ 457,498

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

OX26 1AU has low crime rates — 32 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 offences65
Shoplifting41
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order13
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 pupils1.1 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
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bicester Greggs0.8 km
  • The Finest Catch Ltd0.4 km
  • Cecconi’s1.0 km
  • Grand Village Imperial0.7 km
  • La Tua Pasta Ltd1.0 km
  • + 5 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 North0.1 km
  • Whitelands Way North0.2 km
  • Chepstow Drive0.2 km
  • Kingsmere0.3 km
  • Wear Road0.3 km