What is the best area to live in Bicester?

From small seventh-century market town to bustling modern economic area, Bicester is one of the fastest growing towns in Europe. With its prosperous & diverse business community alongside a booming residential populace, it is no surprise that the town is being recognised as one of the best places to live in the country.

But which area in Bicester is the best place to live? From the old town in Kings' End built in the 19th Century, to the leafy suburbs of Bure Park and to the self-build eco village at Graven Hill, Bicester has a lot of variety to offer.

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Bure Park

Named after the River Bure that runs through the nature reserve at the heart of this residential area is Bure Park. With its vast green spaces, well-maintained trails, and diverse natural attractions, the park provides a perfect backdrop for this leafy suburb in the north-west of Bicester. Built around 20 years ago, this is a great location for a short walk to town or Bicester North railway station.

Elmsbrook

Elmsbrook is a new eco-community development located in the north west of Bicester, with nearly half of its area dedicated to green spaces featuring cycleways and walking paths. 6000 homes across 1000 acres are planned in total with sustainability in mind, most of the energy is generated by solar panels and all homes use harvested rainwater.

Greenwood

Greenwood homes is a sought after and established development within walking distance of Bicester North and the town centre. Greenwood also contains local amenities including a Tesco Express, pub, and community centre.

Graven Hill

Graven Hill is the UK's biggest self-build development, which has slowly taken shape since Cherwell District Council bought a former Ministry of Defence site in the east of Bicester in 2014. Graven Hill is made up of custom-builds, new builds, affordable housing and apartments - with the first phase of individual plots released in 2016. Development of homes and community infrastructure is on-going.

Glory Farm

Ideally located overlooking a pleasant green within easy walking distance of schools and Bicester North Station.

Highfield

The large expansion of Bicester began in the early 1930s with the building of the Highfield estate. Home to the Highfield Social Club which has been in operation since the 1950s.

Kings End

During mediaeval times, King's End Parish was established as a township, and in the 19th Century these became the civil Parishes which comprised the early Urban and Rural District of Bicester. Today. Kings' End is in the heart of Bicester old town, with a central location a short walk from the town centre, and both the Bicester North and Bicester Village rail stations.

Kingsmere

One of the newest residential developments in Bicester, Kingsmere is in the final stage of its construction which has been on-going for around 10 years. Set among beautiful green spaces are over 3000 new homes, a shopping park, sports facilities and new schools alongside a community centre, creating a village feeling with all the modern infrastructure. Within walking distance of Bicester Village, and the park-and-ride bus station next to the A34 into Oxford.

Launton

A village parish on the east northern outskirts of Bicester, it shares its postcode and dialling code with Bicester, but that is all really. Launton has two public houses: The Bull Inn at the crossroads in the centre of the village and The Launton Arms (formerly The Black Bull) at West End. The village has also a post office, a butchers and a hair salon. The village has a Wood at Island Pond Wood, managed by The Woodland Trust.

Langford Village

Langford Village is a self-contained neighbourhood in the east of Bicester that offers a vibrant community experience. The community centre itself hosts various activities, including fitness classes, workshops, and social gatherings.

Langford Village benefits from its proximity to Bicester’s amenities, as well as having its own pub. shops, cafe, hair salon, parks, and recreational facilities, as well as being a short walk to Bicester Village railway station. Is cut off from the town centre by road due to the signal crossing on the London road.

Southwold

Near to Bicester North railway station is Southwold, built in the 20th century and offering a central location and near to secondary school The Cooper School.

Woodfield

Woodfield is in the north of Bicester, sandwiched between the developments of Bure Park to the east, Glory Farm to the west, and Caversfield to the North. Woodfield is a short walk to Bicester North railway station and the town centre.

What is the best area to live in Bicester?

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