Bassett Avenue is in Bicester and in Cherwell district. OX26 4TZ is located in the Bicester East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bassett Avenue, Bicester, OX26 4TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX26 4TN, OX26 4JP, OX26 4JH, OX26 4TE, OX26 4TW, OX26 4TX, OX26 4EZ, OX26 4HB, OX26 4UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX26 4TZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX26 4TZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27% | 32% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 53.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 45.1% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 34.6% | -7.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11% | 14.9% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 29% | 16.2% | -12.8% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 31.2% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.8% | 86.7% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 87.2% | 78.2% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 6% | 12.6% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 78% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 11.5% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 1% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bassett Avenue was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the Bicester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bassett Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Bicester East and the 199th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Bassett Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-08-04 | £350,338 |
| 18 Bassett Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-31 | £364,336 |
| 42 Bassett Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2024-11-28 | £356,771 |
| 84 Bassett Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-08-23 | £325,500 |
| 37 Bassett Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-11-24 | £324,611 |
OX26 4TZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfields Primary and Nursery School Longfields , OX26 6QL | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glory Farm Primary School Hendon Place , Sunderland Drive OX26 4YJ | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Primary School Lucerne Avenue , Bure Park OX26 3BP | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School Holm Way , OX26 3UU | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Bucknell Road , OX26 2DB | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | 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 | 401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bicester School Queen's Avenue , OX26 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Academy Hexham Road , OX26 1AY | - not rated | 2,467 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 | 748 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruern Abbey School Chesterton Manor , Chesterton OX26 1UY | - not rated | 3,501 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance In Partnership Cooper School | Cooper School Churchill Road | 368 yd | |
| Alliance In Partnership Glory Farm | Glory Farm County Primary School Hendon Place | 662 yd | |
| The Plough | 63 North Street | 690 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | The Salvation Army Hart Place | 751 yd | |
| The Broken Fork Kebab House | 2 North Street | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | The White Horse Churchill Road | 149 yd | |
| The Angel | 102 Sheep Street | 780 yd | |
| The Bell | 84 Sheep Street | 815 yd | |
| Bure Farm Public House | 9 Barberry Place | 832 yd | |
| The Penny Black | 58 Sheep Street | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Duck | 7 Bassett Avenue | 93 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 132 Buckingham Crescent | 224 yd | |
| Centenary Coffee & Co | Bicester North Station Buckingham Road | 320 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 2, Audley House Buckingham Road | 328 yd | |
| Sunrise | 37 North Street | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 9 Bassett Avenue | 84 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | Unit 4, Audley House Buckingham Road | 328 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10 - 11 Hart Place | 800 yd | |
| Co-op Swift Shop | 4 Barberry Place | 869 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 49 - 57 Sheep Street | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keble Road Keble Road | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Cooper School CHURCHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 362 yd |
| The Gym Bicester CHURCHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Glory Farm Primary School HENDON PLACE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| The Studio (Closed) 7-9 7-9 St. Johns Street | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Sunderland Drive Sunderland Drive | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bicester) PIONEER SQUARE PIONEER SQUARE BURE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Bicester And Ploughly Sports Centre QUEENS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 998 yd |
| Bure Park Lucerne Avenue | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.