Side-by-side comparison of OX17 Banbury and OX26 Bicester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
OX26 is the more affordable option at £345,000 median vs £410,000 in OX17. OX17 has lower recorded crime (657 vs 2,987 offences over 13 months). OX26 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | OX17 Banbury | OX26 Bicester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £410,000 | £345,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,487 | £2,583 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 657 | 2,987 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 42.2 | 64.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 81.1 | 97.2 |
| EPC Median Score | 64.0 | 72.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.