OX26 1BP is a safe, established residential area on Fontwell Road, 0.9km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
For families considering a move, OX26 1BP represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £354k, down 28.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00185874 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FONTWELL ROAD, OX26 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FONTWELL ROAD, OX26 1BP.
438
27
£ 67,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1BP 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 1BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 64% 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 28.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1BP. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 389,995
13 sales · Mean £ 379,784
Terraced
£ 341,450
24 sales · Mean £ 329,677
Detached
£ 392,000
13 sales · Mean £ 401,146
Flat
£ 100,000
6 sales · Mean £ 92,791
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 1BP has low crime rates — 38 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
7 nearby- Bicester Service Station0.6 km
- Boots0.5 km
- M&S Food0.5 km
- Next0.5 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.6 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.2 km
- Cecconi’s0.8 km
- Grand Village Imperial0.5 km
- La Tua Pasta Ltd0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Mrs Chew's Chinese Kitchen0.9 km
- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- Dominos Pizza0.2 km
- Two Sisters Chip Shop0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.3 km
- Bicester Village1.5 km
- Bicester North1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Whitelands Way North0.1 km
- Whitelands Way North0.2 km
- Kingsmere Centre0.2 km
- Kingsmere Centre0.2 km
- Kingsmere0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261BP · Data under Open Government Licence