Lyneham Road, Bicester, OX26 4FD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX26 4FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	51.2%	-2.1%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	46.7%	48.8%	2.1%	49.0%	-0.2%

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	26.7%	36.7%	10.0%	37.9%	-1.2%
Married: Opposite sex	58.4%	47.9%	-10.5%	44.2%	3.7%
Separated	1.2%	2.1%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	10.7%	9.6%	-1.1%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	2.9%	3.8%	0.9%	6.1%	-2.3%

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 (89%) 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	53%	50.9%	-2.1%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	35.8%	38.1%	2.3%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	9.9%	8.3%	-1.6%	12.7%	-4.4%
Bad health	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0%	1%	1.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

In the area around OX26 4FD this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.9%	9.9%	-2.0%	18.2%	-8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21%	11.6%	-9.4%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	15.7%	-1.2%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	7.4%	6.2%	-1.2%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	21.9%	7.5%	16.9%	5.0%
Degree or Similar	27.6%	33.1%	5.5%	33.8%	-0.7%
Other	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.7%	1.0%
Indian	0.7%	3.8%	3.1%	3.1%	0.7%
Pakistani	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	2.5%	-1.5%
Other Black	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.8%	1.3%
White	94%	87.2%	-6.8%	81.4%	5.8%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.4% 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	92.1%	84.4%	-7.7%	83.2%	1.2%
European Union	2%	5.6%	3.6%	6.1%	-0.5%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	0.8%	1.3%
Africa	3%	1.4%	-1.6%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	4.5%	2.8%	5.6%	-1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.1%	84.1%	-8.0%	83.2%	0.9%
10+ Years	0%	10.4%	10.4%	9.8%	0.6%
5-10 Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	2.9%	0.6%
2-5 Years	3%	0.7%	-2.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	5%	1.4%	-3.6%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.2%	76.7%	1.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
Oceania	1%	0.1%	0.9%
No passport held	14.2%	13.5%	0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.6%	37.2%	0.4%
Christian	48.8%	46.2%	2.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	10.5%	6.0%	4.5%

Safety

Is Lyneham Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lyneham Road was 24.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.1% lower than the Bicester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lyneham Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Bicester East and the 116th lowest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.1%.

🔎 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. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£62,200

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX26 4FD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 Lyneham Road are based on 203 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 Lyneham Road, Bicester, OX26 4FD

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX26 4FD

Average Price
£327,533

Semi-Detached
£332,541

Terraced
£281,858

Detached
£396,707

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lyneham Road

Average Price
£341,282

Semi-Detached
£334,809

Terraced
£286,831

Detached
£404,710

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lyneham Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Lyneham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2025-11-24	£307,025
2 Lyneham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2025-03-21	£409,586
116 Lyneham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2025-01-27	£394,203
42 Lyneham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£353,500	2024-09-11	£355,275
80 Lyneham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-07-15	£349,306

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX26 4FD

Employment

OX26 4FD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	103
Retired	40
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	16
Student (economically inactive)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	47
Human health and social work activities	24
Manufacturing	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Administrative and support service activities	13
Education	12
Construction	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	7
Information and communication	7
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Glory Farm Nursery School Churchill Road , OX26 4YJ	- not rated	596 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longfields Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL	- not rated	1,074 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Five Acres Foundation Stage School Ambrosden , OX25 2LN	- not rated	4,542 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Glory Farm Primary School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4YJ	3out of 4	596 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glory Farm Primary School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4YJ	- not rated	596 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Longfields Primary and Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL	3out of 4	1,074 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Southwold County Primary School Holm Way , OX26 3UU	- not rated	1,343 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Southwold Primary School Holm Way , OX26 3UU	3out of 4	1,343 yd	Academy converter	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	- not rated	709 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS	- not rated	709 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bicester Technology Studio Queens Avenue , OX26 2NS	- not rated	2,009 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS	3out of 4	2,018 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bicester Community College Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS	- not rated	2,018 yd	Community school	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	- not rated	669 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bardwell School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4RZ	3out of 4	669 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bicester & Kidlington PRU Queens Street , South Cherwell Resources Centre OX26 2NR	- not rated	1,914 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY	- not rated	4,344 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Audley House Preparatory School Chesterton , OX26 1UZ	- not rated	4,400 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	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 Salvation Army	The Salvation Army Hart Place	291 yd
The Barre	Unit A14 Telford Road	478 yd
Alliance In Partnership Glory Farm	Glory Farm County Primary School Hendon Place	596 yd
Jans Kitchen (Telford Road Bicester)	Jimbobs Hot Food Telford Road	608 yd
ESS Compass Group @ Arrival Limited	10 Longlands Road	693 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The White Horse	The White Horse Churchill Road		798 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
By All Means Pizza And Pasta	43 Wedgwood Road	244 yd
Wing On	9 Hart Place	271 yd
Boho Burrito	Unit 9, Bicester Business Centre Telford Road	499 yd
PAPIZZA SHAKES	Unit 23, Bicester Business Centre Telford Road	499 yd
Crispy Duck	7 Bassett Avenue	841 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	10 - 11 Hart Place	266 yd
Lidl UK GMBH	Lidl Launton Road	448 yd
The Co-op	9 Bassett Avenue	846 yd
Aldi	Aldi Launton Road	1,088 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Gym Bicester CHURCHILL ROAD	health and fitness suite	504 yd
Glory Farm Primary School HENDON PLACE	grass pitches	594 yd
Sunderland Drive Sunderland Drive	grass pitches	684 yd
Cooper School CHURCHILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	708 yd
Keble Road Keble Road	grass pitches	775 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	98.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	98.3%

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	70.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	131.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of OX26 4FD