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.
OX17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OX17 postcode area.
18,625
45
£ 52,543 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Greatworth Primary School
Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School
Cropredy Church of England Primary School
Chenderit School
Chipping Warden Primary Academy
Kings Sutton Primary Academy
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy
Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Evergreen Inn
- Stone Court
- The George and Dragon
- Fat Pheasant Shepherd Huts Ltd
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, Cafe
16 nearby- Hare and Hounds Inn
- Greenhouse Cafe
- Harpers Coffee House LTD
- The Mulberry Cafe Ltd
- The Pickled Ploughman
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Mid Counties Cooperative
- Mid Counties Cooperative
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Barretts Stores
- Jey Ram Service Station
- Kings Sutton Post Office
- The Grapevine
- The Wharf @ Bridge 190 Ltd
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- New Mings
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