Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

LINGFIELD ROAD, OX26 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINGFIELD ROAD, OX26 1DP.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 67,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX26 1DP 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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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OX26 1DP — age 27, 88% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £432k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

OX26 1DP is a safe, established residential area on Lingfield Road, 1.2km from Highfield in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.

For serious buyers, OX26 1DP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. 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. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k, up 0.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00186019 (shared with 10 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 1DP. 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 / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 379,995

13 sales · Mean £ 389,805

Detached

£ 484,995

31 sales · Mean £ 471,657

Terraced

£ 279,995

5 sales · Mean £ 285,797

Flat

£ 141,900

1 sales · Mean £ 141,900

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

OX26 1DP has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences38
Shoplifting35
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School

Good434 pupils0.7 km
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Whitelands Academy

Good242 pupils0.7 km
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Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good169 pupils1.1 km
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The Bicester School

Good1295 pupils1.2 km
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King's Meadow Primary School

Good447 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester

Good229 pupils1.3 km
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Brookside Primary School

Good317 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
  • Village Super Limited0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Bicester Service Station0.9 km
  • Boots0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Grand Village Imperial0.8 km
  • Tapas Hermanos0.7 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee At Next0.8 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.4 km
  • Two Sisters Chip Shop0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester1.6 km
  • Bicester Village1.9 km
  • Bicester North1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Chepstow Drive0.1 km
  • Whitelands Way North0.1 km
  • Whitelands Way North0.2 km
  • Primary School0.3 km
  • Primary School0.4 km