OX26 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Wetherby Road, 0.8km from Highfield in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
For families considering a move, OX26 1BH represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. 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. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k, down 13.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00185885 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WETHERBY ROAD, OX26 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WETHERBY ROAD, OX26 1BH.
283
29
£ 67,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1BH 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
OX26 1BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 63% 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. Property prices are trending down 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1BH. 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
Detached
£ 479,995
29 sales · Mean £ 485,858
Terraced
£ 318,997
24 sales · Mean £ 329,164
Semi-Detached
£ 343,247
12 sales · Mean £ 336,811
Flat
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 1BH has low crime rates — 36 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
The Bicester School
Whitelands Academy
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 Station0.7 km
- Boots0.7 km
- M&S Food0.7 km
- Next0.7 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.7 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.5 km
- Cecconi’s0.9 km
- Grand Village Imperial0.7 km
- La Tua Pasta Ltd0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.5 km
- Two Sisters Chip Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.3 km
- Bicester North1.6 km
- Bicester Village1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsmere0.1 km
- Kingsmere0.2 km
- Wear Road0.3 km
- Wear Road0.3 km
- Whitelands Way North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261BH · Data under Open Government Licence