OX26 2DF is a safe, established residential area on Bucknell Road, 0.4km from Highfield in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester West ward and the Banbury constituency.
For families considering a move, OX26 2DF represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 31.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 2DF are sourced from Output Area E00145064 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUCKNELL ROAD, OX26 2DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKNELL ROAD, OX26 2DF.
352
41
£ 59,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OX26 2DF's 66% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £325k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 31.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 2DF. The average age is 41.4. 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 mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
3 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 2DF has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
King's Meadow Primary School
Bure Park Primary School
Brookside Primary School
The Bicester School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Southwold Primary School
The Cooper School
Longfields Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Nashs Bakery0.3 km
- Peter Goss Butchers Ltd0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- One Stop0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Barberry Fish Bar0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Sunrise0.9 km
- Millenium Dragon0.7 km
- Dominos Pizza0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bure Farm Public House0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Swift Shop0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Tapas Hermanos0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester North1.0 km
- Bicester1.0 km
- Bicester Village1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fane Close0.0 km
- Maud Close0.2 km
- Maud Close0.3 km
- The Star0.3 km
- The Star0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX262DF · Data under Open Government Licence