OX26 4UG is a sought-after residential area on Hampden Close, 1.0km from Woodfield in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester East ward and the Banbury constituency.
For serious buyers, OX26 4UG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 £321k. 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 4UG are sourced from Output Area E00145007 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMPDEN CLOSE, OX26 4UG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMPDEN CLOSE, OX26 4UG.
335
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£ 62,200 /yr
60%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX26 4UG combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£321k 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 4UG. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 302,000
6 sales · Mean £ 303,583
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
7 sales · Mean £ 295,427
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX26 4UG has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
The Cooper School
Glory Farm Primary School
Bardwell School
Longfields Primary and Nursery School
Southwold Primary School
Bure Park Primary School
Brookside Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Alliance In Partnership Cooper School0.4 km
- Givanni's1.0 km
- Shakils1.0 km
- The Barre0.7 km
- Clip n Climb Bicester0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-op0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Boho Burrito0.8 km
- PAPIZZA SHAKES0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- Sunrise1.0 km
- Bicester Burger0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Angel1.0 km
- The Bell1.0 km
- The White Horse0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Winston Guest House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bicester North0.7 km
- Bicester1.0 km
- Bicester Village1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bristol Road0.1 km
- Bristol Road0.1 km
- Whitley Crescent0.1 km
- Whitley Crescent0.1 km
- Ruskin Walk0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX264UG · Data under Open Government Licence