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Garden city of Bicester ticks the boxes for commuters

Posted 13 March 2017 by Helen Christie

Bicester was given garden city status in 2014, which has led to huge regeneration within the town, creating thousands of new homes...

With Oxford topping the list of the UK’s least affordable cities, Bicester has long been an area popular with those wanting to live in Oxfordshire, but who are unable to afford Oxford prices. Just 12 miles from Oxford, it is also an area that is becoming increasingly popular with commuters, due to the good road and rail links to London, the Midlands and the north.

According to Lloyds Bank, the average house price paid in Bicester is £337,787 which is considerably lower than the £385,372 average in Oxford, and developers and buyers alike are confident about the housing market in Bicester.

Michelle Niziol, director of IMS Independent Property Solutions says: “The Bicester housing market is buoyant with properties that are well presented and correctly priced selling well. Buyers and sellers are more confident about the local housing market conditions and we are seeing an increase in the number of homebuyers looking to move into the area from nearby towns and as far as London. 

“The lettings market is also buoyant with demand for rental accommodation outstripping supply.  Buy-to-let property investments remain a strong performer against savings and other vehicles of investment. With strong demand for rental accommodation and attractive yields, now is a good time for investors to expand their buy-to-let portfolios or invest in property for the first time.”

Here are some great new build homes for sale in Bicester right now:


The Oaks @ Kingsmere (Persimmon Homes) – Part of the new Kingsmere village community, The Oaks has a selection of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes. The Kingsmere development will have children’s play areas, a primary and secondary school, a medical village and modern local amenities. The Oaks is located just a mile from the historic town centre of Bicester. Prices start from £401,950. Find out more about The Oaks @ Kingsmere from Persimmon Homes 

The Oaks @ Kingsmere

Heyford Park (Bovis Homes) – With three-, four- and five-bedroom homes available, Heyford Park is ideal for families, and the development is just six miles from Bicester, and 15 miles from Oxford. Heyford Park has a traditional village green, a family-friendly pub and a new high street with shops and services. Prices from £282,995, with selected properties also available on Help to Buy. Find out more about Heyford Park from Bovis Homes 

​​Heyford Park (Bovis Homes)

The Gardens at Heyford Park (Dorchester Living) – Also at Heyford Park is The Garden, an impressive collection of three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom houses. The show homes officially open on Saturday 18 March and have been managed by Claude Hooper Interiors. Prices start from £359,995. For more information, visit www.heyfordpark.com 

The Gardens (Dorchester)
Linden Lodge (Churchill Retirement Living) – Brand new to Bicester is Linden Lodge, a retirement development of one- and two-bedroom apartments. The development features landscaped communal gardens, and each apartment comes with an emergency Careline system, giving you peace of mind. Prices start from £257,950. View more about Linden Lodge from Churchill Retirement Living 

Stratton Park (Mulberry Developments) – After a successful launch in August, Mulberry Developments has released the second phase of houses at the development in Bicester. Stratton Park is within walking distance of Bicester Village and the railway station, and is made up of two-, three- and four-bedroom houses, and one- and two-bedroom flats. Prices start from £299,950 for a two-bedroom home. For more information, go to www.mpdl.co.uk

Stratton Park
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