Corporate Housing in Bicester

Learn about the top employers in Bicester and their contributions to the local economy. This section highlights key businesses and organisations that play a significant role in the community and shape the city's vibrant economic landscape.

Bicester Village (operated by Value Retail)
A large designer outlet shopping centre on the edge of Bicester that hosts more than a hundred international fashion, lifestyle and homeware boutiques plus cafés and hotels. Operated by Value Retail, the site is one of the town’s single biggest private-sector employers through retail, hospitality, management and visitor services.

Ministry of Defence (MoD Bicester / Bicester Garrison)
A major military and defence logistics presence in and around Bicester that houses storage, vehicle and equipment support units and associated civilian and service personnel. The MoD site provides a substantial number of jobs in defence, logistics, maintenance and administration.

Amazon (Amazon Logistics / delivery operations near Bicester)
Amazon operates delivery and logistic facilities and local delivery stations serving the Oxfordshire area. These operations create roles in parcel sorting, driving, warehouse and seasonal staffing, making Amazon a notable local employer.

Bicester Heritage (Bicester Motion and associated businesses)
A historic airfield redevelopment turned motoring heritage, restoration and events campus that hosts many independent specialist engineering, restoration and events businesses. The cluster supports skilled engineering, manufacturing, retail and tourism jobs in the town.

Local health services (Oxford University Hospitals / Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust — local sites and community services)
NHS organisations that provide hospital, community health and outpatient services to Bicester and surrounding areas. These trusts employ clinical, administrative and support staff across local clinics, community nursing and nearby hospital services, making them significant public-sector employers locally.

Note: Exact rankings and employee counts vary over time; these entries represent the largest and most prominent employers or employer groups in and around Bicester.

Explore the diverse transport options available in Bicester, from efficient public transportation systems to convenient road networks. Whether you're commuting to work or exploring the city, this section will give you an overall look at the available transportation systems.

Public Transit System
- Rail — Bicester North - Station on the Chiltern network providing frequent Chiltern Railways services to London Marylebone and northbound connections; key rail link for commuters and regional travel.
- Rail — Bicester Village - Reopened/upgraded station on the Oxford–Bicester line offering regular services that improve links with Oxford and London (convenient for shoppers and local travellers).
- Bus services - Local and regional bus routes (operated by Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and local operators) linking Bicester with Oxford, Banbury, Buckingham, surrounding villages and local neighbourhoods; town feeder buses and some evening/Sunday services available.
- Park & ride, car parks and taxis - Large retail and commuter car parks (notably around Bicester Village) plus local park-and-ride options, taxis and private-hire vehicles for last-mile access.
- Community and demand-responsive transport - Dial-a-Ride/community minibuses and voluntary transport schemes supplement fixed-route services for rural areas, elderly and mobility-impaired residents.

Major Highways
- M40 - Primary motorway providing fast links between London and the Midlands; nearest junctions (eg J9) give direct access to Bicester and connect to the local road network.
- A34 - Major trunk road linking Oxford and the M4 with the M40/A34 corridors; important for access to Oxford, the south-west and longer-distance journeys.
- A41 - Regional A-road serving routes toward Aylesbury and forming part of the regional network used by commuter and freight traffic.
- A4421 / A4095 / B4100 - Local A- and B-roads that form Bicester’s ring-road and radial routes into the town, providing connections to nearby villages, business parks and motorway junctions.

Cycling Infrastructure
- Dedicated cycle lanes and National Cycle Network links - A developing network of on-road cycle lanes, segregated paths and traffic-calmed streets in and around Bicester, with connections to Sustrans National Cycle Network routes (e.g., NCN 51), cycle parking at stations/retail areas and local schemes to expand safe commuting and leisure routes.

Recent and Upcoming Improvements
- Oxford–Bicester rail upgrades - Line improvements and the reopening/upgrading of the Oxford–Bicester route (including Bicester Village station) in the 2010s increased frequencies and direct links to London and Oxford, improving commuter options.
- East West Rail (planned) - The East West Rail programme (stages to reinstate/upgrade routes between Oxford, Bicester, Bletchley/Milton Keynes and onward) is a major regional project expected to deliver significantly improved east–west rail connectivity through the Bicester area.
- Local junction and highway works - Developer- and council-funded junction upgrades and targeted road improvements around the town and motorway junctions to manage growth and reduce congestion have been implemented, with further schemes planned as new housing and employment sites progress.
- Bus network and parking enhancements - Incremental improvements to bus frequencies/routes and management of parking (including for Bicester Village) to cope with visitor peaks and commuter demand, alongside occasional trial services for new routes.
- Active travel and EV infrastructure investment - Continued investment in cycle/footway upgrades, safer crossings and expansion of public and private electric vehicle charging points to support low-carbon travel and meet local transport strategy goals.

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