OX26 1DA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Cartmel Mews, 0.8km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
The people who live in OX26 1DA are typical of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £304k, down 20.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00185858 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARTMEL MEWS, OX26 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARTMEL MEWS, OX26 1DA.
448
27
£ 65,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1DA 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX26 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (27) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 20.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1DA. 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
Flat
£ 247,500
2 sales · Mean £ 247,500
Detached
£ 392,000
1 sales · Mean £ 392,000
Terraced
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX26 1DA is moderate at 82 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
10 nearby- Bicester Service Station0.5 km
- Boots0.2 km
- M&S Food0.2 km
- Next0.2 km
- Lakeland0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.5 km
- Island Poke0.9 km
- The Finest Catch Ltd0.1 km
- Bicester Avenue Garden Centre0.7 km
- Cecconi’s0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Simply Noodles0.9 km
- Mrs Chew's Chinese Kitchen0.7 km
- Yo! To Go!0.7 km
- Dominos Pizza0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.4 km
- Bicester Village1.4 km
- Bicester North1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsmere Centre0.1 km
- Kingsmere Centre0.1 km
- Pioneer Way0.2 km
- Pioneer Way0.2 km
- Whitelands Way South0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261DA · Data under Open Government Licence