OX26 2BN is a sought-after residential area on Tubb Close, 0.7km from Highfield in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester West ward and the Banbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX26, OX26 2BN offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 2BN are sourced from Output Area E00145077 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TUBB CLOSE, OX26 2BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TUBB CLOSE, OX26 2BN.
279
43
£ 59,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OX26 2BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £430k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 2BN. The average age is 43.3. 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
Detached
£ 420,000
13 sales · Mean £ 422,653
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 2BN has low crime rates — 27 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
The Bicester School
King's Meadow Primary School
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Brookside Primary School
Whitelands Academy
Bure Park Primary School
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bicester Service Station0.8 km
- Boots0.8 km
- M&S Food0.8 km
- Next0.8 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.8 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.6 km
- Cecconi’s1.0 km
- Grand Village Imperial0.8 km
- La Tua Pasta Ltd1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.6 km
- Two Sisters Chip Shop0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.2 km
- Bicester North1.5 km
- Bicester Village1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsmere0.1 km
- Kingsmere0.2 km
- Wear Road0.2 km
- Wear Road0.2 km
- Kennedy Rd HAR DEL0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: OX262BN · Data under Open Government Licence