OX25 Postcode District
OX25 is the Postcode District for Ambrosden, Bicester Oxfordshire
The OX25 postcode district is located in the OX Oxford postal area, OX25 has a population of 12,753 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 44.54 square miles (115.36 square kilometres or 28,505.97 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of OX25. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the OX25 postcode district is Bicester, located in the county of Oxfordshire. Other significant settlements in this district include Arncott, Blackthorn, Lower Arncott, Piddington, and Upper Arncott. The most significant post town in this district is Bicester.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector OX25 1, covers Upper Arncott and Blackthorn and Piddington in Oxfordshire.
The sector OX25 2, covers Ambrosden and Wendlebury and Merton in Oxfordshire.
The sector OX25 3, covers Weston-On-The-Green in Oxfordshire.
The sector OX25 4, covers Steeple Aston and Middleton Stoney and Rousham in Oxfordshire.
The sector OX25 5, covers Upper Heyford and Lower Heyford and Middle Aston in Oxfordshire.
The sector OX25 6, covers Somerton and Duns Tew and North Aston in Oxfordshire.
The post town for this district is BICESTER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Cherwell District (490 postal codes), and finally, the West Oxfordshire District area (17 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Bicester | 3.45 | E |
| Kidlington | 6.17 | SSW |
| Woodstock | 6.52 | SW |
| Brackley | 9.67 | NNE |
| Oxford | 10.55 | S |
| Charlbury | 10.94 | W |
| Banbury | 11.79 | NNW |
| Buckingham | 12.46 | ENE |
| Witney | 13.54 | SW |
| Chipping Norton | 13.68 | W |
| Winslow | 15.19 | E |
| Thame | 15.24 | SE |
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 16.28 | S |
| Carterton | 18.47 | WSW |
| Burford | 18.57 | WSW |
| Towcester | 18.88 | NNE |
| Aylesbury | 18.99 | ESE |
| Shipston-on-Stour | 20.04 | WNW |
| Watlington | 20.31 | SSE |
| Didcot | 20.56 | S |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 496
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrosden | BICESTER | OX25 2 | 96 |
| Upper Heyford | BICESTER | OX25 5 | 87 |
| Weston-on-the-Green | BICESTER | OX25 3 | 35 |
| Steeple Aston | BICESTER | OX25 4 | 27 |
| Middleton Stoney | BICESTER | OX25 4 | 22 |
| Wendlebury | BICESTER | OX25 2 | 21 |
| Upper Arncott | BICESTER | OX25 1 | 20 |
| Somerton | BICESTER | OX25 6 | 20 |
| Blackthorn | BICESTER | OX25 1 | 19 |
| Duns Tew | BICESTER | OX25 6 | 15 |
| Piddington | BICESTER | OX25 1 | 15 |
| Lower Heyford | BICESTER | OX25 5 | 14 |
| Merton | BICESTER | OX25 2 | 13 |
| Middle Aston | BICESTER | OX25 5 | 13 |
| North Aston | BICESTER | OX25 6 | 12 |
| Rousham | BICESTER | OX25 4 | 6 |
| Steeple Barton | BICESTER | OX25 4 | 5 |
| Duns Tew | BICESTER | OX25 6 | 4 |
| Somerton | BICESTER | OX25 6 | 4 |
| BICESTER | BICESTER | OX25 4 | 4 |
| Lower Arncott | BICESTER | OX25 1 | 4 |
| Steeple Aston | BICESTER | OX25 5 | 3 |
| Caulcott | BICESTER | OX25 4 | 3 |
| BICESTER | BICESTER | OX25 2 | 3 |
| Weston-on-the-Green | BICESTER | OX25 3 | 2 |
| North Aston | BICESTER | OX25 6 | 2 |
| Rousham | BICESTER | OX25 4 | 2 |
| BICESTER | BICESTER | OX25 1 | 1 |
| Middle Aston | BICESTER | OX25 5 | 1 |
| Steeple Aston | BICESTER | OX25 5 | 1 |
| BICESTER | BICESTER | OX25 5 | 1 |
| Ambrosden | BICESTER | OX25 2 | 1 |
| Bicester Gateway | BICESTER | OX25 2 | 1 |
| Launton | BICESTER | OX25 6 | 1 |
| Duns Tew | BICESTER | OX25 6 | 1 |
| Piddington | BICESTER | OX25 1 | 1 |
| North Aston | BICESTER | OX25 6 | 1 |
| Arncott | BICESTER | OX25 1 | 1 |
| Arncott | BICESTER | OX25 1 | 1 |
| Bicester Gateway | BICESTER | OX25 2 | 1 |
| Lower Heyford | BICESTER | OX25 5 | 1 |
| Upper Heyford | BICESTER | OX25 5 | 1 |
| BICESTER | BICESTER | OX25 2 | 1 |
| Steeple Aston | BICESTER | OX25 4 | 1 |
| Ambrosden | BICESTER | OX25 2 | 1 |
| Merton | BICESTER | OX25 2 | 1 |
| Steeple Barton | BICESTER | OX25 4 | 1 |
| Caulcott | BICESTER | OX25 4 | 1 |
| Ambrosden | BICESTER | OX25 2 | 1 |
| Middleton Stoney | BICESTER | OX25 4 | 1 |
| Merton | BICESTER | OX25 2 | 1 |
| Little Chesterton | BICESTER | OX25 3 | 1 |
Street list for OX25
PART OF M40 THROUGH WESTON ON THE GREEN PARISH M40
Weston On The Green, Oxfordshire
Motorway
USRN: 6822425
PART OF M40 THROUGH WESTON ON THE GREEN PARISH M40
Weston On The Green, Oxfordshire
Motorway
USRN: 6822425
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| PALMER AVENUE | 387 |
| EAST CASTLE STREET | 61 |
| BRIAR FURLONG | 33 |
| HOME FARM CLOSE | 25 |
| KNOWLE LANE | 25 |
| MEADOW VIEW | 25 |
| HAMPDEN SQUARE | 24 |
| WALKER ROAD | 22 |
| SOUTH SIDE | 20 |
| OAK LANE | 20 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 839 |
| Other crime | 147 |
| Other theft | 146 |
| Public order | 108 |
| Vehicle crime | 98 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 |
| Burglary | 70 |
| Drugs | 29 |
| Shoplifting | 23 |
| Possession of weapons | 12 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXFORD ROAD | BICESTER | 16 | OX25 2NY | View map |
Schools in the district
Five Acres Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
East Hawthorn Rd , Ambrosden , Bicester
Postcode: OX25 2SN
Headteacher: Mr Darrell Wood (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Dr Radcliffe's Church of England School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Fir Lane , Steeple Aston , Bicester
Postcode: OX25 4SF
Headteacher: Mrs Frances Brown (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Fir Lane , Steeple Aston , Bicester
Postcode: OX25 4SF
Headteacher: Mr Robert O'Malley
Ofsted rating: Good
Heyford Park Free School
Phase: All-through
Address:
74 Camp Road , Heyford Park , Upper Heyford
Postcode: OX25 5HD
Headteacher: Mr James Bird (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Heyford Park School
Phase: All-through
Address:
74 Camp Road , Heyford Park , Bicester
Postcode: OX25 5HD
Headteacher: Mr Craig Thomas
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bicester Dental Centre | ARNCOTT, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX25 1PP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Time For Teeth Hmp Bullingdon | PATRICK HAUGH ROAD, ARNCOTT, BICESTER, OX25 1PZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alchester Medical Group | AMBROSDEN SURGERY, PLOUGHLEY ROAD, AMBROSDEN, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX25 2RB | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minerva Clinical Services | UNIT 3 OLD STATION HOUSE, CAMP ROAD, UPPER HEYFORD, BICESTER, OX25 5BZ | PHARMACY | Call 01869 356619 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £611,394 | 87 | £620,768 | 134 | £567,395 | 114 | £640,962 | 103 |
| Semi-detached | £373,223 | 54 | £357,083 | 85 | £527,840 | 128 | £379,471 | 77 |
| Terraced | £335,607 | 49 | £299,224 | 50 | £327,857 | 62 | £362,878 | 93 |
| Flats | £222,750 | 10 | £205,200 | 10 | £240,327 | 26 | £256,905 | 21 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M40 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.82
Average Driving Distance: 6.93
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 492
M40 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.72
Average Driving Distance: 7.56
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 492
M40 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.68
Average Driving Distance: 13.27
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 247
M40 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.17
Average Driving Distance: 16.16
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 245
M40 J8A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.50
Average Driving Distance: 17.21
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 492
M40 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.00
Average Driving Distance: 21.33
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 38
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| OX25 1 | Bicester Delivery Office |
| OX25 2 | Bicester Delivery Office |
| OX25 3 | Bicester Delivery Office |
| OX25 4 | Bicester Delivery Office |
| OX25 5 | Bicester Delivery Office |
| OX25 6 | Bicester Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| O | X | 2 | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| O | X | 2 | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rousham House | Historic Properties | Historic House / House and Garden / Palace | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the OX25 postal code is Upper Heyford followed by Ambrosden, and Weston-on-the-Green.
The OX25 Postcode shares a border with OX15 (Bloxham, Bodicote, Hook Norton), OX20 (WOODSTOCK, Bladon, Wootton), OX26 (BICESTER, Launton, Chesterton), OX27 (BICESTER, Marsh Gibbon, Caversfield), OX7 (CHIPPING NORTON, Charlbury, Milton-under-Wychwood), OX5 (KIDLINGTON, Yarnton, Kirtlington) and HP18 (AYLESBURY, Long Crendon, Waddesdon).
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