Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

OX26 2NR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX26 2NR.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: 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.

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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

OX26 2NR has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX26 2NR is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Crockwell in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester West ward and the Banbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OX26 2NR is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OX26 2NR are sourced from Output Area E00145065 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 2NR. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX26 2NR has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences96
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft19
Anti-social behaviour18

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester

Good229 pupils0.1 km
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Brookside Primary School

Good317 pupils0.1 km
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The Bicester School

Good1295 pupils0.1 km
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Longfields Primary and Nursery School

Good399 pupils0.8 km
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Bure Park Primary School

Good416 pupils0.9 km
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King's Meadow Primary School

Good447 pupils1.0 km
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St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School

Good434 pupils1.1 km
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The Cooper School

Requires Improvement1282 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Nashs Bakery0.4 km
  • Bicester Service Station0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • Bicester Christian Action Limited0.4 km
  • Bicester Food And Wine0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-op1.0 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.5 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.4 km
  • Sunrise0.3 km
  • Bicester Kebab and Pizza House0.7 km
  • Imperial Garden0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Bicester Greggs0.8 km
  • Bure Park FC0.9 km
  • Coffee #10.6 km
  • Givanni's0.5 km
  • Mirch Masala0.7 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Angel0.4 km
  • The Bell0.5 km
  • The Penny Black0.6 km
  • The White Hart0.7 km
  • The Lamb Inn (formally The Saxon)0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester0.4 km
  • Bicester North0.6 km
  • Bicester Village1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Community College0.1 km
  • Brookside School0.2 km
  • Brookside School0.2 km
  • Queens Avenue0.2 km
  • Queens Avenue0.3 km