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.
OX26 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX26 1AN.
448
27
£ 65,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Whitelands Academy
The Bicester School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Brookside Primary School
Longfields Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: OX261AN · Data under Open Government Licence