OX26 1ES is a lively urban neighbourhood on Kelso Road, 0.4km from Bicester Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.
The people who live in OX26 1ES 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 rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00185858 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KELSO ROAD, OX26 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KELSO ROAD, OX26 1ES.
448
27
£ 65,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 1ES 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 1ES spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 1ES. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX26 1ES is above average at 131 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
Longfields Primary and Nursery School
King's Meadow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Bicester Service Station0.2 km
- Boots0.1 km
- M&S Food0.1 km
- Next0.1 km
- Bicester Food And Wine0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bicester Greggs0.2 km
- Bure Park FC0.7 km
- Cafe Wolseley0.7 km
- Island Poke0.5 km
- Mirch Masala1.0 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Simply Noodles0.5 km
- Bicester Kebab and Pizza House1.0 km
- Grind0.8 km
- Mrs Chew's Chinese Kitchen0.4 km
- Singapore Garden0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.1 km
- Bicester Village1.1 km
- Bicester North1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lakeview Drive0.1 km
- Pioneer Way0.1 km
- Pioneer Way0.1 km
- Lakeview Drive0.2 km
- Tesco Store0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX261ES · Data under Open Government Licence