Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

VENDEE DRIVE, OX26 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VENDEE DRIVE, OX26 1AX.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 67,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX26 1AX 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

OX26 1AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £625k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £625k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

OX26 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Vendee Drive, 1.3km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.

For serious buyers, OX26 1AX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00186019 (shared with 10 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 1AX. 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

White / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 625,000

3 sales · Mean £ 659,166

Detached

£ 725,000

1 sales · Mean £ 725,000

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

OX26 1AX has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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.

Shoplifting35
Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Whitelands Academy

Good242 pupils0.6 km
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St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School

Good434 pupils0.7 km
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Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good169 pupils0.9 km
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The Bicester School

Good1295 pupils1.3 km
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King's Meadow Primary School

Good447 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester

Good229 pupils1.5 km
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Brookside Primary School

Good317 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
  • Village Super Limited0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Bicester Service Station1.0 km
  • Boots0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Grand Village Imperial0.8 km
  • Tapas Hermanos0.8 km
  • Burger King1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee At Next0.8 km
  • Starbucks1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.5 km
  • Two Sisters Chip Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester1.7 km
  • Bicester Village1.9 km
  • Bicester North2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Chepstow Drive0.3 km
  • Whitelands Way North0.3 km
  • Whitelands Way North0.3 km
  • Primary School0.4 km
  • Primary School0.4 km