OX26 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Ludlow Road, 1.2km from Highfield in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
For families considering a move, OX26 1DN represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00186012 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LUDLOW ROAD, OX26 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUDLOW ROAD, OX26 1DN.
585
30
£ 67,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1DN 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
OX26 1DN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1DN. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
13 sales · Mean £ 507,921
Semi-Detached
£ 399,995
1 sales · Mean £ 399,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 1DN has low crime rates — 33 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
Whitelands Academy
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
King's Meadow Primary School
The Bicester School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Brookside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
- Village Super Limited0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Bicester Service Station1.0 km
- Boots0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Grand Village Imperial0.9 km
- Tapas Hermanos0.6 km
- Burger King1.0 km
- Costa Coffee At Next0.9 km
- Starbucks1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.5 km
- Two Sisters Chip Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.6 km
- Bicester Village1.9 km
- Bicester North2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chepstow Drive0.1 km
- Whitelands Way North0.2 km
- Primary School0.2 km
- Primary School0.3 km
- Whitelands Way North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261DN · Data under Open Government Licence