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OX26

BICESTER

Oxfordshire, South East, England

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OX26 is the postcode district for BICESTER, located in Oxfordshire, South East.

Avg price £417,568
1yr change ▼ 7.2%
Crime 8% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£417,568

▼ 7.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

45% above national avg

Crime Rate

75.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

8% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

355 Mbps

Property Prices in OX26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OX26 is £417,568, which is 29% below the Oxfordshire average of £588,175.

Properties in OX26 cost 45.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OX26 have fallen 7.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £502,969 499
Semi-detached £357,189 439
Terraced £306,925 590
Flat £188,051 174
All types £417,568 1760

5-Year Price History

£367K £396K £425K £454K £483K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in OX26

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 75.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OX26 has a crime rate 8% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
27.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
27.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in OX26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OX26 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Brookside Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Longfields Primary and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
King's Meadow Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Launton Church of England Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

170,426

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in OX26 are 355.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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355.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OX26 is collected by Cherwell. The Band D rate is £2,243/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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OX26 — BICESTER

Area Summary

OX26 (BICESTER) offers above-average property prices (£417,568, 45% above national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (355 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about OX26 BICESTER

What is the average house price in OX26 BICESTER?
The average house price in OX26 (BICESTER) is £417,568, based on 1760 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 45% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.2% over the past year.
Is OX26 BICESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in OX26 is close to the national average at 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (27.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of OX26 BICESTER?
The population of OX26 (BICESTER) is approximately 170,426 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in OX26?
The average broadband download speed in OX26 is 355 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in OX26 BICESTER?
There are 16 schools in or near OX26. 19% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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