Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

OX26 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX26 1AN.

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Population

448

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 65,700 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX26 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

OX26 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX26 1AN is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.

This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (146 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00185858 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1AN. The average age is 27.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near OX26 1AN are high at 146 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting171
Violence and sexual offences71
Other theft23
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order21

school Local Schools

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St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School

Good434 pupils0.1 km
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Whitelands Academy

Good242 pupils0.5 km
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The Bicester School

Good1295 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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Brookside Primary School

Good317 pupils1.2 km
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Longfields Primary and Nursery School

Good399 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Bicester Service Station0.3 km
  • Boots0.1 km
  • M&S Food0.1 km
  • Next0.1 km
  • Bicester Food And Wine1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Bicester Greggs0.3 km
  • Bure Park FC0.7 km
  • Cafe Wolseley0.7 km
  • Island Poke0.5 km
  • The Finest Catch Ltd0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Simply Noodles0.5 km
  • Grind0.8 km
  • Mrs Chew's Chinese Kitchen0.4 km
  • Singapore Garden1.0 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester Village1.1 km
  • Bicester1.2 km
  • Bicester North1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lakeview Drive0.1 km
  • Lakeview Drive0.1 km
  • Pioneer Way0.1 km
  • Pioneer Way0.1 km
  • Tesco Store0.2 km