OX26 1AA is a safe, established residential area on Goodwood Close, 0.7km from King's End in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
For families considering a move, OX26 1AA represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £453k, up 3.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00186046 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOODWOOD CLOSE, OX26 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOODWOOD CLOSE, OX26 1AA.
356
29
£ 65,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX26 1AA combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£453k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1AA. The average age is 28.6. 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: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 401,500
2 sales · Mean £ 401,500
Detached
£ 510,000
13 sales · Mean £ 507,730
Terraced
£ 311,250
12 sales · Mean £ 314,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 1AA has low crime rates — 49 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
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
The Bicester School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Whitelands Academy
Brookside Primary School
King's Meadow Primary School
Longfields Primary and Nursery School
Bure Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bicester Service Station0.4 km
- Boots0.5 km
- M&S Food0.5 km
- Next0.5 km
- Taste Of Poland1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.4 km
- Bure Park FC0.9 km
- Island Poke0.9 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.4 km
- Cecconi’s0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Simply Noodles0.9 km
- Mrs Chew's Chinese Kitchen0.7 km
- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
- Dominos Pizza0.4 km
- Two Sisters Chip Shop0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.0 km
- Bicester Village1.3 km
- Bicester North1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Kennedy Rd HAR DEL0.1 km
- Kennedy Rd HAR DEL0.1 km
- Kingsmere0.2 km
- Kingsmere0.2 km
- Villiers Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261AA · Data under Open Government Licence