Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

CARTMEL MEWS, OX26 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARTMEL MEWS, OX26 1DA.

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Population

448

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 65,700 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX26 1DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX26 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (27) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 20.2% year-on-year.

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

OX26 1DA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Cartmel Mews, 0.8km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.

The people who live in OX26 1DA are typical of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £304k, down 20.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00185858 (shared with 28 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 1DA. 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 / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 247,500

2 sales · Mean £ 247,500

Detached

£ 392,000

1 sales · Mean £ 392,000

Terraced

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

Crime around OX26 1DA is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting117
Violence and sexual offences67
Anti-social behaviour25
Other theft20
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School

Good434 pupils0.2 km
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Whitelands Academy

Good242 pupils0.3 km
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The Bicester School

Good1295 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester

Good229 pupils1.2 km
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Brookside Primary School

Good317 pupils1.3 km
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Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good169 pupils1.3 km
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King's Meadow Primary School

Good447 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bicester Service Station0.5 km
  • Boots0.2 km
  • M&S Food0.2 km
  • Next0.2 km
  • Lakeland0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Bicester Greggs0.5 km
  • Island Poke0.9 km
  • The Finest Catch Ltd0.1 km
  • Bicester Avenue Garden Centre0.7 km
  • Cecconi’s0.6 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Simply Noodles0.9 km
  • Mrs Chew's Chinese Kitchen0.7 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.7 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester1.4 km
  • Bicester Village1.4 km
  • Bicester North1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingsmere Centre0.1 km
  • Kingsmere Centre0.1 km
  • Pioneer Way0.2 km
  • Pioneer Way0.2 km
  • Whitelands Way South0.2 km