Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

OX26 4ZZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX26 4ZZ.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 62,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in OX26 4ZZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4ZZ is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Bicester in Bicester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bicester East ward and the Banbury constituency.

The people who live in OX26 4ZZ are typical of a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OX26 4ZZ are sourced from Output Area E00144997 (shared with 470 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 4ZZ. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.5%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

OX26 4ZZ has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences38
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting8
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Longfields Primary and Nursery School

Good399 pupils0.4 km
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The Cooper School

Requires Improvement1282 pupils0.7 km
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Glory Farm Primary School

Good352 pupils0.9 km
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Bardwell School

Good103 pupils1.0 km
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Brookside Primary School

Good317 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester

Good229 pupils1.2 km
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Langford Village Community Primary School

Good437 pupils1.2 km
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Southwold Primary School

Good338 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Alliance In Partnership Cooper School0.7 km
  • Coffee #10.8 km
  • Givanni's0.8 km
  • Mirch Masala0.9 km
  • Shakils0.8 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • The Co-op0.6 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Boho Burrito0.8 km
  • PAPIZZA SHAKES0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.8 km
  • Sunrise0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • Bicester Christian Action Limited0.8 km
  • Bicester Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Bicester Fresh Fish Fruit & Veg0.8 km
  • Nothing but Footprints0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Angel0.8 km
  • The Bell0.8 km
  • The Penny Black0.8 km
  • The White Hart0.8 km
  • The Lamb Inn (formally The Saxon)0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Winston Guest House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester North0.6 km
  • Bicester0.9 km
  • Bicester Village1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Granville Way0.1 km
  • Granville Way0.2 km
  • Clifton Close0.2 km
  • Clifton Close0.2 km
  • Bristol Road0.4 km