Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

FONTWELL ROAD, OX26 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FONTWELL ROAD, OX26 1BP.

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Population

438

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 67,000 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British74.2%
Asian / British Asian14.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences75
Shoplifting41
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft16
Public order13

school Local Schools

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St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School

Good434 pupils0.5 km
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Whitelands Academy

Good242 pupils0.6 km
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The Bicester School

Good1295 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester

Good229 pupils1.0 km
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Brookside Primary School

Good317 pupils1.1 km
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King's Meadow Primary School

Good447 pupils1.2 km
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Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good169 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
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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