OX26 1AW 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £458k, down 63.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00185895 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATTERICK ROAD, OX26 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATTERICK ROAD, OX26 1AW.
473
29
£ 67,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1AW 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 1AW's low deprivation rank, 59% ownership, and £458k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £458k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 63.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1AW. The average age is 29.0. 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 crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 320,000
9 sales · Mean £ 312,888
Detached
£ 550,000
9 sales · Mean £ 538,611
Semi-Detached
£ 278,750
3 sales · Mean £ 282,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 1AW has low crime rates — 31 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
10 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.8 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.4 km
- Cecconi’s1.0 km
- Grand Village Imperial0.7 km
- La Tua Pasta Ltd0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.4 km
- Two Sisters Chip Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.4 km
- Bicester Village1.7 km
- Bicester North1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Whitelands Way North0.1 km
- Whitelands Way North0.1 km
- Chepstow Drive0.2 km
- Kingsmere0.3 km
- Kingsmere0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261AW · Data under Open Government Licence