OX26 1DJ is a safe, established residential area on Maunde Close, 1.1km 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 1DJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 £465k, down 57.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00185961 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAUNDE CLOSE, OX26 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAUNDE CLOSE, OX26 1DJ.
513
43
£ 67,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1DJ 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX26 1DJ combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£465k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 57.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1DJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
Detached
£ 525,000
9 sales · Mean £ 512,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 1DJ 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.
school Local Schools
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Whitelands Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Red Cow0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester2.9 km
- Bicester Village3.0 km
- Bicester North3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Rise0.3 km
- Orchard Rise0.3 km
- Green0.4 km
- Green0.4 km
- The Red Cow0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261DJ · Data under Open Government Licence