OX26 4HR is a safe, established residential area on Magdalen Close, 0.5km from Woodfield in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester East ward and the Banbury constituency.
For families considering a move, OX26 4HR represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX26 4HR are sourced from Output Area E00145008 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAGDALEN CLOSE, OX26 4HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGDALEN CLOSE, OX26 4HR.
283
45
£ 62,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX26 4HR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates OX26 4HR — age 45, 79% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX26 4HR. The average age is 44.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
4 sales · Mean £ 272,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 4HR has low crime rates — 25 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
The Cooper School
Longfields Primary and Nursery School
Brookside Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Bure Park Primary School
The Bicester School
Glory Farm Primary School
Southwold Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Nashs Bakery0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Bicester Christian Action Limited0.6 km
- Bicester Food And Wine0.8 km
- Bicester Fresh Fish Fruit & Veg0.7 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Alliance In Partnership Cooper School0.6 km
- Coffee #10.6 km
- Givanni's0.6 km
- Mirch Masala0.8 km
- Shakils0.5 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Co-op0.3 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Co-op Swift Shop0.8 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Barberry Fish Bar0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.5 km
- Sunrise0.4 km
- Bicester Kebab and Pizza House0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bure Farm Public House0.7 km
- The Angel0.5 km
- The Bell0.6 km
- The Penny Black0.6 km
- The White Hart0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Winston Guest House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester North0.1 km
- Bicester0.5 km
- Bicester Village1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bicester North Railway Station0.1 km
- Bicester North Rail Station0.1 km
- Bicester North Rail Station0.1 km
- Bicester North Rail Station0.1 km
- Woodfield Road HAR DEL0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX264HR · Data under Open Government Licence