OX26 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Epsom Way, 0.9km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00185918 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EPSOM WAY, OX26 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EPSOM WAY, OX26 1BN.
136
26
£ 67,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1BN 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
No single demographic signal dominates OX26 1BN — age 26, 75% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1BN. The average age is 25.6. 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
Flat
£ 264,975
6 sales · Mean £ 262,982
Terraced
£ 349,950
15 sales · Mean £ 341,641
Detached
£ 359,950
13 sales · Mean £ 358,576
Semi-Detached
£ 357,500
11 sales · Mean £ 342,921
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 1BN has low crime rates — 37 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Brookside Primary School
King's Meadow Primary School
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bicester Service Station0.5 km
- Boots0.5 km
- M&S Food0.5 km
- Next0.5 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.5 km
- Island Poke1.0 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.2 km
- Cecconi’s0.7 km
- Grand Village Imperial0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Simply Noodles1.0 km
- Mrs Chew's Chinese Kitchen0.9 km
- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- Dominos Pizza0.2 km
- Two Sisters Chip Shop0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.2 km
- Bicester Village1.5 km
- Bicester North1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Whitelands Way North0.2 km
- Kingsmere0.2 km
- Kingsmere0.2 km
- Kingsmere Centre0.2 km
- Whitelands Way North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261BN · Data under Open Government Licence