OX26 1BF is a lively urban neighbourhood on Pioneer Way, 0.6km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
Day-to-day life in OX26 1BF has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £401k, up 16.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00185858 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PIONEER WAY, OX26 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIONEER WAY, OX26 1BF.
448
27
£ 65,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1BF 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
No single demographic signal dominates OX26 1BF — age 27, 38% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £401k. Property prices are trending up 16.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1BF. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 466,500
6 sales · Mean £ 452,556
Semi-Detached
£ 364,972
10 sales · Mean £ 365,262
Terraced
£ 359,995
29 sales · Mean £ 367,472
Flat
£ 140,500
4 sales · Mean £ 174,165
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX26 1BF is above average at 124 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
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
King's Meadow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bicester Service Station0.3 km
- Boots0.1 km
- M&S Food0.1 km
- Next0.1 km
- Lakeland0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.3 km
- Bure Park FC0.9 km
- Cafe Wolseley0.9 km
- Island Poke0.7 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.2 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Simply Noodles0.7 km
- Grind0.9 km
- Mrs Chew's Chinese Kitchen0.6 km
- Yo! To Go!0.5 km
- Dominos Pizza0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.2 km
- Bicester Village1.3 km
- Bicester North1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Pioneer Way0.1 km
- Pioneer Way0.1 km
- Lakeview Drive0.2 km
- Lakeview Drive0.2 km
- Kingsmere Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261BF · Data under Open Government Licence