Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

SEDGEFIELD, OX26 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEDGEFIELD, OX26 1BW.

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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 1BW 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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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OX26 1BW — age 27, 88% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.

home £410,916 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX26 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Sedgefield, 1.1km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX26, OX26 1BW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, down 6.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1BW 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 1BW. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 359,950

5 sales · Mean £ 363,780

Detached

£ 511,225

18 sales · Mean £ 517,433

Flat

£ 289,475

2 sales · Mean £ 289,475

Terraced

£ 330,000

5 sales · Mean £ 328,180

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

OX26 1BW 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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Shoplifting35
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Whitelands Academy

Good242 pupils0.5 km
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St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School

Good434 pupils0.5 km
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Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good169 pupils1.1 km
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The Bicester School

Good1295 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester

Good229 pupils1.3 km
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King's Meadow Primary School

Good447 pupils1.4 km
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Brookside Primary School

Good317 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Bicester Service Station0.8 km
  • Boots0.6 km
  • M&S Food0.6 km
  • Next0.6 km
  • Lakeland1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bicester Greggs0.8 km
  • The Finest Catch Ltd0.3 km
  • Bicester Avenue Garden Centre1.0 km
  • Cecconi’s0.9 km
  • Grand Village Imperial0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.3 km
  • Two Sisters Chip Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester1.5 km
  • Bicester Village1.7 km
  • Bicester North1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitelands Way North0.2 km
  • Whitelands Way North0.2 km
  • Kingsmere Centre0.3 km
  • Kingsmere Centre0.3 km
  • Chepstow Drive0.3 km