Built-up area in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.902, -1.156 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 58 22 |
| Population: | 33,846 |
| Dialling code: | 01869 |
Bicester, in the District of Cherwell in Oxfordshire, England, is a long-established market town with a compact historic centre and parish church, sitting roughly 12 miles north‑east of Oxford. It combines a traditional market‑town feel with good road and rail links into the commuter belt, making it a popular base for people working in the region and in London.
Economically and culturally the town punches above its size: the internationally known Bicester Village designer outlet draws shoppers and tourists, while Bicester Heritage - the redeveloped former RAF Bicester airfield - has become a specialist centre for classic cars, engineering and events. That mix of retail, light industry and a growing residential population has reshaped Bicester in recent decades while local markets and community events help retain its village‑scale social character.
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