Postcode report
Is OX26 2AG a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About OX26 2AG: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX26 2AG is a postcode in Bicester West, Cherwell, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OX26 2AG, then scores the surrounding small area 44/100 - bottom 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX26 2AG 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 2AG is based on Cherwell 014 Census 2021. It covers 8,843 residents, 4,334 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 15% 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 4/10.
For property prices near OX26 2AG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £308k from 62 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 2AG 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 2AG 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 2AG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 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 2AG
Is OX26 2AG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 44/100 (bottom 29% 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 2AG?
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 2AG?
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 2AG?
LocaleIQ matched OX26 2AG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX26 2AG?
The latest median sold price is £308k based on 62 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX26 2AG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.