Postcode report
Is OX26 1AA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About OX26 1AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX26 1AA is a postcode in Bicester South and Ambrosden, Cherwell, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OX26 1AA, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 41% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX26 1AA are housing and jobs, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for OX26 1AA is based on Cherwell 015 Census 2021. It covers 8,577 residents, 2,890 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 56% owner-occupied, 28% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near OX26 1AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £308k from 51 rolling sales, down 6.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OX26 1AA can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OX26 1AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OX26 1AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about OX26 1AA
Is OX26 1AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 41% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OX26 1AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OX26 1AA?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for OX26 1AA?
LocaleIQ matched OX26 1AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX26 1AA?
The latest median sold price is £308k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX26 1AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.