Stratford Way, Bicester, OX26 1BY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX26 1BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	49.7%	-0.3%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	50%	50.3%	0.3%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.4%	41%	20.6%	37.9%	3.1%
Married: Opposite sex	63.8%	48.1%	-15.7%	44.2%	3.9%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2.7%	2.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	8.3%	6.4%	-1.9%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	4.9%	1.4%	-3.5%	6.1%	-4.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.2%	59%	8.8%	48.4%	10.6%
Good health	40.1%	31.2%	-8.9%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	7.9%	6.8%	-1.1%	12.7%	-5.9%
Bad health	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0.2%	0.9%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8%	10%	2.0%	18.2%	-8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17%	10.3%	-6.7%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	9.6%	-6.7%	13.4%	-3.8%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	2.7%	-1.4%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	16.3%	4.6%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	40%	47.8%	7.8%	33.8%	14.0%
Other	2.9%	3.3%	0.4%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%
Chinese	0.2%	6.3%	6.1%	0.7%	5.6%
Indian	0%	3.8%	3.8%	3.1%	0.7%
Pakistani	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.2%
Other Asian	1%	2.3%	1.3%	1.6%	0.7%
Black African	0.2%	2.9%	2.7%	2.5%	0.4%
Other Black	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.8%	1.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	2.5%	2.3%	0.9%	1.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%
White	97.4%	72.7%	-24.7%	81.4%	-8.7%
Arab	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Other	0.2%	1.6%	1.4%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 72.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.7%	72.6%	-19.1%	83.2%	-10.6%
European Union	2.2%	10%	7.8%	6.1%	3.9%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	2.4%	3%	0.6%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	12.1%	10.7%	5.6%	6.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	1.3%	0.8%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.9%	72.8%	-18.1%	83.2%	-10.4%
10+ Years	0.4%	16.2%	15.8%	9.8%	6.4%
5-10 Years	1.2%	7.1%	5.9%	2.9%	4.2%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	6.9%	2.5%	-4.4%	1.9%	0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.5%	76.7%	-10.2%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Italy	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Portugal	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Spain	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Poland	2.9%	1.3%	1.6%
Romania	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Eastern Asia	2.9%	0.3%	2.6%
Southern Asia	2.3%	1.2%	1.1%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Central Asia	0.2%	0.0%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Central and South America	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	14.3%	13.5%	0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.2%	37.2%	2.0%
Christian	40.1%	46.2%	-6.1%
Buddhist	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Hindu	2.8%	1.7%	1.1%
Muslim	8.9%	6.5%	2.4%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Stratford Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stratford Way was 58.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% higher than the Bicester North and Caversfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Stratford Way has the 20th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield and the 175th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£67,000

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX26 1BY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Stratford Way are based on 28 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cherwell.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Stratford Way, Bicester, OX26 1BY

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX26 1BY

Average Price
£407,147

Semi-Detached
£389,780

Terraced
£367,546

Detached
£510,156

Flats/Maisonettes
£308,627

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stratford Way

Average Price
£415,909

Semi-Detached
£410,934

Terraced
£376,853

Detached
£529,368

Flats/Maisonettes
£312,721

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stratford WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Stratford Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£325,000	2023-09-18	£345,561
3 Stratford Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£356,000	2023-03-03	£371,571
19 Stratford Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2022-11-10	£361,447
3 Stratford Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2022-08-01	£397,326
17 Stratford Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2022-07-29	£340,488

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX26 1BY

Employment

OX26 1BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	151
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	26
Retired	13
Other	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	40
Education	39
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	30
Construction	30
Human health and social work activities	26
Professional, scientific and technical activities	23
Manufacturing	19
Other	17
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	14
Information and communication	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Pioneer Way , OX26 1BF	3out of 4	457 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Alchester Road , Chesterton OX26 1UN	3out of 4	1,226 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NX	3out of 4	1,338 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Meadow Primary School Shakespeare Drive , OX26 2LU	3out of 4	1,452 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brookside Primary School Bucknell Road , OX26 2DB	3out of 4	1,459 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY	- not rated	713 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS	3out of 4	1,198 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS	3out of 4	2,681 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY	- not rated	1,234 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Bardwell School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4RZ	3out of 4	3,023 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Finest Catch Ltd	Unit 3, Whitelands Shopping Centre Whitelands Way	149 yd
Grand Village Imperial	Unit E4, Bicester Shopping Park Kelso Road	478 yd
Costa Coffee At Next	Unit C, Bicester Shopping Park Kelso Road	478 yd
Brewers Fayre	Brewers Fayre Kelso Road	594 yd
Greggs	Greggs, Bicester Service Station Oxford Road	657 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dominos Pizza	Unit 2, Whitelands Shopping Centre Whitelands Way	142 yd
Two Sisters Chip Shop	5 Bowmont Square	938 yd
Yo! To Go!	Tesco Lakeview Drive	978 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	1 - 3 Bowmont Square		926 yd
Tesco	Tesco Lakeview Drive		978 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Edburg'S Ce (Va) Primary School PIONEER WAY	grass pitches	310 yd
Whitelands Farm Sports Ground WHITELANDS WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	635 yd
Kata Ground Sports Ground Ashdene Road	grass pitches	813 yd
West Bicester Community Centre BOWMONT SQUARE		957 yd
Oxford Road Sports Ground (Bicester Rufc) Oxford Road	grass pitches	1,080 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	68.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	130.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of OX26 1BY