OX26 4YL is a safe, established residential area on Shackleton Close, 1.2km from Bure Park in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester East ward and the Banbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX26 4YL is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, up 34.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 4YL are sourced from Output Area E00145000 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHACKLETON CLOSE, OX26 4YL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHACKLETON CLOSE, OX26 4YL.
405
34
£ 62,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 4YL 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
OX26 4YL has a significant social housing presence — 38% 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. Property prices are trending up 34.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 4YL. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 238,333
Flat
£ 170,500
2 sales · Mean £ 170,500
Terraced
£ 247,500
2 sales · Mean £ 247,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 4YL has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Glory Farm Primary School
Bardwell School
The Cooper School
Southwold Primary School
Longfields Primary and Nursery School
Bure Park Primary School
Brookside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Auto Wax Works Ltd0.8 km
- Alliance In Partnership Cooper School0.4 km
- The Barre0.8 km
- ESS Compass Group @ Arrival Limited0.8 km
- Jans Kitchen (Telford Road Bicester)0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-op0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Boho Burrito0.8 km
- PAPIZZA SHAKES0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Bicester Burger0.8 km
- By All Means Pizza And Pasta0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Winston Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The White Horse0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester North1.0 km
- Bicester1.4 km
- Bicester Village1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lincoln Close0.0 km
- Lincoln Close0.1 km
- Boston Road HAR DEL0.2 km
- Boston Road HAR DEL0.2 km
- Duxford Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX264YL · Data under Open Government Licence