Postcode report
Is OX26 6YN a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About OX26 6YN: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX26 6YN is a postcode in Bicester East, Cherwell, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OX26 6YN, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX26 6YN are health and local prosperity, while schools and education 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 6YN 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 10/10.
For property prices near OX26 6YN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £308k from 138 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 6YN can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 6YN by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OX26 6YN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 6YN
Is OX26 6YN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 10% 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 6YN?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OX26 6YN?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for OX26 6YN?
LocaleIQ matched OX26 6YN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX26 6YN?
The latest median sold price is £308k based on 138 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX26 6YN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.