Side-by-side comparison of OX18 Carterton 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 £360,000 in OX18. OX18 has lower recorded crime (1,235 vs 2,987 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | OX18 Carterton | OX26 Bicester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £360,000 | £345,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,567 | £2,583 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,235 | 2,987 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 65.9 | 64.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 85.6 | 97.2 |
| EPC Median Score | 73.0 | 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.