Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

ANDOVER CLOSE, OX26 4YE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANDOVER CLOSE, OX26 4YE.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 62,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

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.

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

OX26 4YE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £298k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

OX26 4YE is a sought-after residential area on Andover Close, 1.2km from Woodfield in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester East ward and the Banbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX26, OX26 4YE offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k. 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 4YE are sourced from Output Area E00144994 (shared with 8 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 4YE. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 260,000

11 sales · Mean £ 273,318

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

OX26 4YE 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.

Violence and sexual offences61
Shoplifting12
Vehicle crime9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Glory Farm Primary School

Good352 pupils0.3 km
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Bardwell School

Good103 pupils0.4 km
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The Cooper School

Requires Improvement1282 pupils0.4 km
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Southwold Primary School

Good338 pupils1.0 km
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Longfields Primary and Nursery School

Good399 pupils1.0 km
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Bure Park Primary School

Good416 pupils1.2 km
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Brookside Primary School

Good317 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester

Good229 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Auto Wax Works Ltd0.9 km
  • Alliance In Partnership Cooper School0.4 km
  • The Barre0.7 km
  • ESS Compass Group @ Arrival Limited0.8 km
  • Jans Kitchen (Telford Road Bicester)0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-op0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Boho Burrito0.7 km
  • PAPIZZA SHAKES0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut0.8 km
  • Bicester Burger0.7 km
  • By All Means Pizza And Pasta0.4 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Winston Guest House0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The White Horse0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester North0.9 km
  • Bicester1.3 km
  • Bicester Village1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lincoln Close0.1 km
  • Lincoln Close0.1 km
  • Boston Road HAR DEL0.2 km
  • Boston Road HAR DEL0.2 km
  • Whitley Crescent0.2 km