OX26 1DB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Pioneer Way, 0.8km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
Day-to-day life in OX26 1DB has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. 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. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00185858 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PIONEER WAY, OX26 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIONEER WAY, OX26 1DB.
448
27
£ 65,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1DB 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.
Area Character
OX26 1DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (27) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1DB. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 414,975
10 sales · Mean £ 411,970
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX26 1DB is moderate at 89 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.
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
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
King's Meadow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- XO Chocolate0.9 km
- Lakeland0.7 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.1 km
- Veuve Clicquot0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Burger King0.5 km
- Costa Coffee At Next0.2 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- The Acorn0.6 km
- The Cafe @ Tesco0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.1 km
- Mrs Chew's Chinese Kitchen0.7 km
- Yo! To Go!0.7 km
- Simply Noodles0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.3 km
- Bicester Village1.4 km
- Bicester North1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsmere Centre0.1 km
- Kingsmere Centre0.1 km
- Pioneer Way0.2 km
- Pioneer Way0.2 km
- Whitelands Way South0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261DB · Data under Open Government Licence