The Magnolias, Bicester, OX26 3YG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX26 3YG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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	50.8%	49.1%	-1.7%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	49.2%	50.9%	1.7%	49.0%	1.9%

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	32.9%	36.4%	3.5%	37.9%	-1.5%
Married: Opposite sex	51.2%	45.8%	-5.4%	44.2%	1.6%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.7%	3%	1.3%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	11.2%	11.1%	-0.1%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	3.1%	3%	-0.1%	6.1%	-3.1%

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 (88.9%) 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	50.8%	49.1%	-1.7%	48.4%	0.7%
Good health	39.6%	39.8%	0.2%	33.6%	6.2%
Fair health	9%	9.1%	0.1%	12.7%	-3.6%
Bad health	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.8%	11.8%	4.0%	18.2%	-6.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	9.1%	-6.5%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	15.9%	-0.4%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	7.8%	1.7%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	21.6%	5.7%	16.9%	4.7%
Degree or Similar	33.2%	31.8%	-1.4%	33.8%	-2.0%
Other	5.1%	2%	-3.1%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	1.1%	0.0%
Chinese	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.5%	2%	1.5%	1.6%	0.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	0.9%	0.0%
White	94.1%	92%	-2.1%	81.4%	10.6%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.4%	82.1%	-8.3%	83.2%	-1.1%
European Union	5.9%	12.2%	6.3%	6.1%	6.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	3.4%	1.5%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.4%	81.9%	-8.5%	83.2%	-1.3%
10+ Years	0.5%	8.2%	7.7%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	2.9%	3.7%	0.8%	2.9%	0.8%
2-5 Years	1.9%	4.8%	2.9%	2.2%	2.6%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	1.4%	-2.9%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.1%	76.7%	-0.6%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Portugal	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Romania	2.8%	0.9%	1.9%
Other EU countries	2.8%	1.5%	1.3%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Central and South America	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	11.1%	13.5%	-2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.5%	37.2%	6.3%
Christian	48%	46.2%	1.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is The Magnolias Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Magnolias was 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.5% higher than the Bicester North and Caversfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Magnolias has the 29th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield and the 239th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

🔎 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. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£75,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX26 3YG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 The Magnolias are based on 86 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 The Magnolias, Bicester, OX26 3YG

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX26 3YG

Average Price
£286,251

Semi-Detached
£213,322

Terraced
£264,939

Detached
£375,095

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Magnolias

Average Price
£284,001

Semi-Detached
£234,354

Terraced
£267,297

Detached
£391,619

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The MagnoliasStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 The Magnolias, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£227,000	2025-02-28	£241,361
28 The Magnolias, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-01-19	£379,348
2 The Magnolias, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£390,000	2023-11-21	£421,994
20 The Magnolias, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2023-02-15	£238,231
3 The Magnolias, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£305,000	2022-08-15	£319,086

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX26 3YG

Employment

OX26 3YG 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	147
Part-Time Employee	42
Retired	40
Self-Employed	30
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	48
Human health and social work activities	28
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	28
Construction	28
Manufacturing	24
Education	19
Other	14
Information and communication	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	13
Transport and storage	12
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southwold Primary School Holm Way , OX26 3UU	3out of 4	316 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glory Farm Primary School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4YJ	3out of 4	602 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bure Park Primary School Lucerne Avenue , Bure Park OX26 3BP	3out of 4	887 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gagle Brook Primary School Cranberry Avenue , OX27 8BD	- not rated	1,332 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Longfields Primary and Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL	3out of 4	1,499 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS	3out of 4	681 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS	3out of 4	1,852 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY	- not rated	3,323 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bardwell School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4RZ	3out of 4	522 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY	- not rated	4,259 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hagerty Enthusiast Limited	Building 141b The Command Works, Bicester Heritage Old Skimmingdish Lane	288 yd
Alliance In Partnership Glory Farm	Glory Farm County Primary School Hendon Place	489 yd
HEROICS Cafe	Building 138, Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road	522 yd
Park Royal	Building 96, Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road	522 yd
Auto Wax Works Ltd	Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road	522 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The White Horse	The White Horse Churchill Road		796 yd
Bure Farm Public House	9 Barberry Place		798 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hut	Unit 2, Audley House Buckingham Road	771 yd
Wing On	9 Hart Place	802 yd
Barberry Fish Bar	8 Barberry Place	822 yd
Millenium Dragon	7 Barberry Place	831 yd
Crispy Duck	7 Bassett Avenue	840 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore	Unit 4, Audley House Buckingham Road	771 yd
Tesco Express	10 - 11 Hart Place	809 yd
The Co-op	9 Bassett Avenue	848 yd
Co-op Swift Shop	4 Barberry Place	860 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sunderland Drive Sunderland Drive	grass pitches	433 yd
Glory Farm Primary School HENDON PLACE	grass pitches	492 yd
Cooper School CHURCHILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	613 yd
The Gym Bicester CHURCHILL ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,085 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	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%

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	77.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	135.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of OX26 3YG