OX26 2FW is a sought-after residential area on Austen Walk, 0.5km from Highfield in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester West ward and the Banbury constituency.
For serious buyers, OX26 2FW is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 4.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 2FW are sourced from Output Area E00145070 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AUSTEN WALK, OX26 2FW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUSTEN WALK, OX26 2FW.
286
44
£ 59,600 /yr
50%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX26 2FW spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 2FW. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 266,000
5 sales · Mean £ 267,600
Semi-Detached
£ 252,500
3 sales · Mean £ 258,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 2FW has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
King's Meadow Primary School
The Bicester School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Brookside Primary School
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Bure Park Primary School
Whitelands Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Nashs Bakery0.8 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
- Peter Goss Butchers Ltd0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- One Stop0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Finest Catch Ltd0.9 km
- Tapas Hermanos0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.9 km
- Golden Kitchen0.8 km
- Kent Hon Chinese Kitchen0.8 km
- Two Sisters Chip Shop0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester1.2 km
- Bicester North1.4 km
- Bicester Village1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Danes Rd HAR DEL0.1 km
- Hemingway Drive0.1 km
- Danes Rd HAR DEL0.1 km
- Lawrence Way0.1 km
- Greenwood Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX262FW · Data under Open Government Licence