OX26 4AF is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from Bicester in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester East ward and the Banbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX26 4AF is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00144997 (shared with 470 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX26 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX26 4AF.
245
45
£ 62,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
OX26 4AF has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 4AF. The average age is 45.1. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 4AF has low crime rates — 29 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 Cooper School
Longfields Primary and Nursery School
Glory Farm Primary School
Bardwell School
Southwold Primary School
Brookside Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Launton Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Alliance In Partnership Cooper School0.7 km
- The Barre0.5 km
- Clip n Climb Bicester0.5 km
- ESS Compass Group @ Arrival Limited1.0 km
- Jans Kitchen (Telford Road Bicester)0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-op0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Boho Burrito0.6 km
- PAPIZZA SHAKES0.6 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Bicester Burger0.6 km
- By All Means Pizza And Pasta0.2 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Nothing but Footprints1.0 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Winston Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The White Horse0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester North0.8 km
- Bicester1.1 km
- Bicester Village1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Retail Park0.2 km
- Granville Way0.2 km
- Granville Way0.2 km
- Retail Park0.2 km
- Bristol Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX264AF · Data under Open Government Licence