Launton Road is in Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX26 4JG is located in the Bicester East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2017-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Launton Road, Bicester, OX26 4JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX26 4SU, OX26 4XD, OX26 4XN, OX26 4PP, OX26 4UL, OX6 7UL, OX26 4JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX26 4JG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 55.1% | 54.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 44.9% | 45.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 27.8% | 32.2% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 38.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 18.5% | 8.6% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 16% | 9.3% | -6.7% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.8% | 41.6% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 28.8% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 16% | 20.2% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 6.6% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 4JG this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 30.2% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.2% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 27.8% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 86% | 83.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 80.2% | 79.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 4.9% | -6.2% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 79.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 9.5% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 2.9% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Launton Road was 150.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% higher than the Bicester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Launton Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Bicester East and the 44th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goods Vehicle Testing Station Launton Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £2,110,000 | 2017-02-24 | £2,386,367 |
OX26 4JG 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.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfields Primary and Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glory Farm Primary School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4YJ | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Bucknell Road , OX26 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NX | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School Holm Way , OX26 3UU | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooper School Churchill Road , OX26 4RS | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardwell School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4RZ | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 3,781 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clip n Climb Bicester | Unit 3 Bessemer Close | 485 yd | |
| The Barre | Unit A14 Telford Road | 617 yd | |
| Jans Kitchen (Telford Road Bicester) | Jimbobs Hot Food Telford Road | 652 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | The Salvation Army Hart Place | 724 yd | |
| Alliance In Partnership Cooper School | Cooper School Churchill Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | The White Horse Churchill Road | 744 yd | |
| The White Hart | 4 Sheep Street | 1,028 yd | |
| The Penny Black | 58 Sheep Street | 1,035 yd | |
| The Bell | 84 Sheep Street | 1,046 yd | |
| The Angel | 102 Sheep Street | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| By All Means Pizza And Pasta | 43 Wedgwood Road | 361 yd | |
| Boho Burrito | Unit 9, Bicester Business Centre Telford Road | 697 yd | |
| PAPIZZA SHAKES | Unit 23, Bicester Business Centre Telford Road | 697 yd | |
| Wing On | 9 Hart Place | 738 yd | |
| Crispy Duck | 7 Bassett Avenue | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Launton Road | 502 yd | |
| Lidl UK GMBH | Lidl Launton Road | 699 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10 - 11 Hart Place | 740 yd | |
| The Co-op | 9 Bassett Avenue | 748 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | Unit 4, Audley House Buckingham Road | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Bicester CHURCHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Keble Road Keble Road | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Cooper School CHURCHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Glory Farm Primary School HENDON PLACE | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Bicester Fields Chaffinch Road | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Bicester Lawn Tennis Club THE GARTH THE GARTH LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 1,047 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.