OX26 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Sedgefield, 1.1km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX26, OX26 1BW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, down 6.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00186019 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEDGEFIELD, OX26 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEDGEFIELD, OX26 1BW.
356
27
£ 67,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1BW 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
No single demographic signal dominates OX26 1BW — age 27, 88% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1BW. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 359,950
5 sales · Mean £ 363,780
Detached
£ 511,225
18 sales · Mean £ 517,433
Flat
£ 289,475
2 sales · Mean £ 289,475
Terraced
£ 330,000
5 sales · Mean £ 328,180
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 1BW has low crime rates — 37 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
Whitelands Academy
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Bicester School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
King's Meadow Primary School
Brookside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bicester Service Station0.8 km
- Boots0.6 km
- M&S Food0.6 km
- Next0.6 km
- Lakeland1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.8 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.3 km
- Bicester Avenue Garden Centre1.0 km
- Cecconi’s0.9 km
- Grand Village Imperial0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.3 km
- Two Sisters Chip Shop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.5 km
- Bicester Village1.7 km
- Bicester North1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Whitelands Way North0.2 km
- Whitelands Way North0.2 km
- Kingsmere Centre0.3 km
- Kingsmere Centre0.3 km
- Chepstow Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261BW · Data under Open Government Licence