OX17 1BG is a safe, established residential area on Chestnut Road in Mollington (Cherwell). Administratively it sits within Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton ward and the Banbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX17, OX17 1BG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 99% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, up 19.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX17 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00145118 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTNUT ROAD, OX17 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT ROAD, OX17 1BG.
253
46
£ 60,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX17 1BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OX17 1BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 99% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £345k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 19.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX17 1BG. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 325,000
14 sales · Mean £ 329,290
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX17 1BG has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Green Man0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury7.1 km
- Kings Sutton12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Chestnut Road0.1 km
- Chestnut Road0.1 km
- Mollington Turn0.4 km
- Mollington Turn DEL0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: OX171BG · Data under Open Government Licence