OX26 3ZP is a sought-after residential area on Poppylands, 0.4km from Bure Park in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester North and Caversfield ward and the Banbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX26, OX26 3ZP offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 61% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 3ZP are sourced from Output Area E00145022 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPPYLANDS, OX26 3ZP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPPYLANDS, OX26 3ZP.
577
35
£ 75,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 3ZP 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX26 3ZP combines high owner-occupation (61%), strong property values (£412k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 3ZP. The average age is 34.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 435,000
9 sales · Mean £ 445,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 3ZP has low crime rates — 22 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
Bure Park Primary School
Southwold Primary School
King's Meadow Primary School
Brookside Primary School
Gagle Brook Primary School
The Bicester School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
The Cooper School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Nashs Bakery0.6 km
- Elmsbrook Community Larder1.0 km
- Peter Goss Butchers Ltd0.6 km
- One Stop0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Barberry Fish Bar0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Millenium Dragon0.4 km
- Dominos Pizza0.9 km
- Golden Kitchen0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bure Farm Public House0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Swift Shop0.4 km
- Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester North1.1 km
- Bicester1.2 km
- Bicester Village2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lucerne Avenue HAR DEL0.1 km
- Lucerne Avenue0.1 km
- Purslane Drive HAR DEL0.2 km
- Purslane Drive HAR DEL0.2 km
- Germander Way HAR DEL0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX263ZP · Data under Open Government Licence