OX26 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Vendee Drive, 1.3km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
For serious buyers, OX26 1AX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00186019 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VENDEE DRIVE, OX26 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VENDEE DRIVE, OX26 1AX.
356
27
£ 67,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1AX 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
OX26 1AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £625k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £625k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1AX. 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
Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 625,000
3 sales · Mean £ 659,166
Detached
£ 725,000
1 sales · Mean £ 725,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 1AX has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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
Whitelands Academy
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Bicester School
King's Meadow Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Brookside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
- Village Super Limited0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Bicester Service Station1.0 km
- Boots0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Grand Village Imperial0.8 km
- Tapas Hermanos0.8 km
- Burger King1.0 km
- Costa Coffee At Next0.8 km
- Starbucks1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.5 km
- Two Sisters Chip Shop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.7 km
- Bicester Village1.9 km
- Bicester North2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chepstow Drive0.3 km
- Whitelands Way North0.3 km
- Whitelands Way North0.3 km
- Primary School0.4 km
- Primary School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261AX · Data under Open Government Licence