Bicester: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Oxfordshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across OX25, OX26, OX27.
Bicester DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Bicester
The Bicester rental market in Oxfordshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,835 pcm and rents up roughly 5.2% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across OX25, OX26, OX27.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Bicester.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedMedium
- 2 bedVery high
- 3 bedLow
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
22 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Bicester.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £751 | £9,012 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,430 | £17,160 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,787 | £21,444 |
| 3-bed house | £2,287 | £27,444 |
| 4-bed house | £2,949 | £35,388 |
Featured properties in Bicester
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across OX25, OX26, OX27.
Buying in Bicester
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£482,000
Price growth (1yr)
+2%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Challenging — higher entry prices
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Bicester face medium competition with prices around £482,000 and growth of about 2% over the last year. Challenging — higher entry prices.
Investing in Bicester
With an average property price near £482,000 and gross yields around 6.2%, Bicester offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 2% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.3/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Homes with parking
- 2Garden flats
- 3Furnished 1 bed flats
- 43 bed houses
Family living & schools in Bicester
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Bicester | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Bicester Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Bicester Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Bicester Community College | Secondary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| The Bicester Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
Family facilities
- Bicester Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Bicester
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Bicester Brasserie
0.7 mi from Bicester centre
Spice of Bicester
1.2 mi from Bicester centre
Bella Cucina
1.8 mi from Bicester centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.1 mi from Bicester centre
Bicester Tandoori
1.2 mi from Bicester centre
Coffee & Co, Bicester
1.6 mi from Bicester centre
Socialising in Bicester
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Bicester
1.1 mi from Bicester centre
The Railway Tavern
2.2 mi from Bicester centre
Vault Bar
2.3 mi from Bicester centre
Bicester Live Lounge
1.8 mi from Bicester centre
The Riverside Inn
0.4 mi from Bicester centre
Bicester Shopping Centre
0.7 mi from Bicester centre
Things to do in Bicester
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Bicester Sports & Fitness
1.9 mi from Bicester centre
Bicester Cricket Club
0.7 mi from Bicester centre
Parkland Golf Club
1 mi from Bicester centre
Bicester Cinema
1.7 mi from Bicester centre
Riverside Walking Route
1.8 mi from Bicester centre
Bicester Adventure Park
0.5 mi from Bicester centre
Commuting from Bicester
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 38 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 30 min |
| Reading | Train | 24 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 30 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 11 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 25 min |
Local developments in Bicester
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Bicester town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near OX25
Approved
Bicester retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Bicester
Verified contractors covering OX25, OX26, OX27 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Bicester
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Bicester
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Bicester must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Oxfordshire.
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