OX26 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Wetherby Road, 0.9km from Highfield in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
OX26 1BL is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £406k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00186031 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WETHERBY ROAD, OX26 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WETHERBY ROAD, OX26 1BL.
201
31
£ 67,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
OX26 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £406k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1BL. The average age is 31.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 383,495
10 sales · Mean £ 387,897
Detached
£ 455,995
13 sales · Mean £ 448,112
Flat
£ 127,500
1 sales · Mean £ 127,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 1BL has low crime rates — 41 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
Whitelands Academy
The Bicester School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
King's Meadow Primary School
Brookside Primary School
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bicester Service Station0.7 km
- Boots0.7 km
- M&S Food0.7 km
- Next0.7 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.7 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.4 km
- Cecconi’s0.9 km
- Grand Village Imperial0.7 km
- La Tua Pasta Ltd0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.4 km
- Two Sisters Chip Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.3 km
- Bicester North1.6 km
- Bicester Village1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsmere0.2 km
- Whitelands Way North0.2 km
- Whitelands Way North0.2 km
- Kingsmere0.2 km
- Chepstow Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261BL · Data under Open Government Licence