OX26 2AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Evenlode Close, 0.2km from King's End in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester West ward and the Banbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX26 2AL is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 2AL are sourced from Output Area E00145053 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EVENLODE CLOSE, OX26 2AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EVENLODE CLOSE, OX26 2AL.
272
38
£ 59,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 2AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, OX26 2AL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 2AL. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 275,000
2 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 2AL has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Bicester School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Brookside Primary School
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Longfields Primary and Nursery School
Whitelands Academy
King's Meadow Primary School
Bure Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Nashs Bakery0.8 km
- Bicester Service Station0.4 km
- Boots0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.6 km
- M&S Food0.7 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.4 km
- Bure Park FC0.6 km
- Cafe Wolseley0.9 km
- Coffee #10.6 km
- Givanni's0.6 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Caprinos Pizza0.6 km
- Simply Noodles0.7 km
- Sunrise0.6 km
- Bicester Kebab and Pizza House0.7 km
- Grind0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Angel0.6 km
- The Bell0.6 km
- The Penny Black0.6 km
- The White Hart0.7 km
- The Lamb Inn (formally The Saxon)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester0.6 km
- Bicester North1.0 km
- Bicester Village1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Avenue0.1 km
- Kings Avenue0.1 km
- Community Hospital0.2 km
- Community Hospital0.2 km
- Ray Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX262AL · Data under Open Government Licence