Cartmel Mews is in Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX26 1DA is located in the Bicester South and Ambrosden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2016-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cartmel Mews, Bicester, OX26 1DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX26 1DB, OX26 1AJ, OX26 1AH, OX26 1BX, OX26 1AL, OX26 1BD, OX26 1AP, OX26 1AR, OX26 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX26 1DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 52% | 7.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 55% | 48% | -7.0% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OX26 1DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.7% | 47.4% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 38.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 7.8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 51.1% | 61% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 30.4% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around OX26 1DA this area, 4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 4% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 19.6% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 50.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 16.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 1.2% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 74.3% | -19.6% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 81.7% | 70.1% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 11.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 12.1% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 69.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 12% | 5.9% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 7.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cartmel Mews was 1700.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1520.2% higher than the Bicester East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cartmel Mews has the highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Bicester East and the highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 302.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Cartmel Mews, Bicester, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-08-16 | £259,217 |
| 8 Cartmel Mews, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2021-06-15 | £465,862 |
| 20 Cartmel Mews, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-04-12 | £312,120 |
| 28 Cartmel Mews, Bicester, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-04-23 | £275,508 |
| 20 Cartmel Mews, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, a newly built property | £270,000 | 2016-05-27 | £338,149 |
OX26 1DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 204 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 215 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NX | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Alchester Road , Chesterton OX26 1UN | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Bucknell Road , OX26 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Meadow Primary School Shakespeare Drive , OX26 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 479 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS | 3out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bardwell School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Finest Catch Ltd | Unit 3, Whitelands Shopping Centre Whitelands Way | 140 yd | |
| Grand Village Imperial | Unit E4, Bicester Shopping Park Kelso Road | 268 yd | |
| Costa Coffee At Next | Unit C, Bicester Shopping Park Kelso Road | 268 yd | |
| Brewers Fayre | Brewers Fayre Kelso Road | 369 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, Bicester Service Station Oxford Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | Unit 2, Whitelands Shopping Centre Whitelands Way | 149 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Lakeview Drive | 755 yd | |
| Jericho Coffee Traders | Bicester Village, 50 Pingle Drive | 928 yd | |
| Simply Noodles | Bicester Village, 50 Pingle Drive | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Lakeview Drive | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Edburg'S Ce (Va) Primary School PIONEER WAY | grass pitches | 80 yd |
| Whitelands Farm Sports Ground WHITELANDS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Kata Ground Sports Ground Ashdene Road | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Oxford Road Sports Ground (Bicester Rufc) Oxford Road | grass pitches | 956 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.