Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

MERGANSER DRIVE, OX26 6XT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERGANSER DRIVE, OX26 6XT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

267

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 65,700 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX26 6XT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

OX26 6XT is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

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

OX26 6XT is a sought-after residential area on Merganser Drive, 0.8km from Langford Village in Bicester. Administratively it sits within Bicester South and Ambrosden ward and the Banbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX26, OX26 6XT offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, down 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX26 6XT are sourced from Output Area E00145040 (shared with 4 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 6XT. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.0%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 255,500

24 sales · Mean £ 256,478

Semi-Detached

£ 257,500

10 sales · Mean £ 232,065

Detached

£ 251,000

2 sales · Mean £ 251,000

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

OX26 6XT has low crime rates — 12 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft8
Drugs3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Langford Village Community Primary School

Good437 pupils0.4 km
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Longfields Primary and Nursery School

Good399 pupils1.2 km
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Launton Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Clip n Climb Bicester0.9 km
  • The Nightingale0.2 km
  • FLTR Coffee Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Sun Wah0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bicester Village1.0 km
  • Bicester1.6 km
  • Bicester North1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Peregrine Way0.1 km
  • Peregrine Way0.1 km
  • Gavray Drive HAR DEL0.2 km
  • Gavray Drive HAR DEL0.2 km
  • Langford Medical Practice0.3 km