Area Analysis Cherwell, East Midlands

OX17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OX17 postcode area.

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Population

18,625

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,543 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

OX17 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £430k. Property prices are trending down 11.5% year-on-year.

home £430,857 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX17 is a postcode district in Cherwell, East Midlands, covering 706 active and 157 retired postcodes.

The largest share of OX17 (39%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (9%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes OX17 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in OX17 are around £430k, down 11.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across OX17 at 112 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OX17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences827
Anti-social behaviour293
Other theft205
Burglary195
Vehicle crime167

school Local Schools

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Greatworth Primary School

Good61 pupils
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Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School

Good106 pupils
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Cropredy Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement175 pupils
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Chenderit School

Good1062 pupils
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Chipping Warden Primary Academy

Good82 pupils
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Kings Sutton Primary Academy

Good132 pupils
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Middleton Cheney Primary Academy

Good358 pupils
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Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy

Good92 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Evergreen Inn
  • Stone Court
  • The George and Dragon
  • Fat Pheasant Shepherd Huts Ltd
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Red Lion
  • The Great Western Arms
  • Three Connie Inn
  • Banbury West End Tennis & Squash Club
  • Coach And Horses
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Hare and Hounds Inn
  • Greenhouse Cafe
  • Harpers Coffee House LTD
  • The Mulberry Cafe Ltd
  • The Pickled Ploughman
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Mid Counties Cooperative
  • Mid Counties Cooperative
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Barretts Stores
  • Jey Ram Service Station
  • Kings Sutton Post Office
  • The Grapevine
  • The Wharf @ Bridge 190 Ltd
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • New Mings