Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

PENROSE GARDENS, OX26 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENROSE GARDENS, OX26 1DG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

513

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 67,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX26 1DG 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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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

OX26 1DG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £565k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £565k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 36.2% year-on-year.

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

OX26 1DG is a safe, established residential area on Penrose Gardens, 1.2km from Little Chesterton in Chesterton. Administratively it sits within Fringford and Heyfords ward and the Banbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX26, OX26 1DG offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k, up 36.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00185961 (shared with 47 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 1DG. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 417,500

6 sales · Mean £ 436,710

Detached

£ 575,000

7 sales · Mean £ 582,535

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

OX26 1DG has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good169 pupils0.3 km
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Whitelands Academy

Good242 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Red Cow0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester2.9 km
  • Bicester Village3.0 km
  • Bicester North3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Rise0.3 km
  • Orchard Rise0.3 km
  • Green0.3 km
  • Green0.3 km
  • The Red Cow0.4 km