OX26 1BS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Redcar Road, 0.7km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £348k, down 1.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00186046 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDCAR ROAD, OX26 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDCAR ROAD, OX26 1BS.
356
29
£ 65,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1BS 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX26 1BS spans multiple life stages — average age 29, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1BS. The average age is 28.6. 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 energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 459,950
23 sales · Mean £ 457,428
Semi-Detached
£ 324,995
25 sales · Mean £ 324,717
Terraced
£ 287,495
28 sales · Mean £ 274,479
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX26 1BS is moderate at 63 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
King's Meadow Primary School
Longfields Primary and Nursery School
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bicester Service Station0.4 km
- Boots0.4 km
- M&S Food0.4 km
- Next0.4 km
- Lakeland0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.4 km
- Bure Park FC0.9 km
- Island Poke0.9 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.2 km
- Bicester Avenue Garden Centre0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Simply Noodles0.9 km
- Mrs Chew's Chinese Kitchen0.7 km
- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
- Dominos Pizza0.2 km
- Two Sisters Chip Shop0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.1 km
- Bicester Village1.3 km
- Bicester North1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsmere Centre0.3 km
- Kingsmere0.3 km
- Kennedy Rd HAR DEL0.3 km
- Kingsmere Centre0.3 km
- Kennedy Rd HAR DEL0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261BS · Data under Open Government Licence