Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

SCHOOL HILL, OX17 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL HILL, OX17 1BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

253

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 60,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX17 1BL 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX17 1BL spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £396k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX17 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on School Hill in Mollington (Cherwell). Administratively it sits within Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton ward and the Banbury constituency.

For serious buyers, OX17 1BL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 £396k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX17 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00145117 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX17 1BL. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 430,000

4 sales · Mean £ 442,500

Semi-Detached

£ 267,500

2 sales · Mean £ 267,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX17 1BL 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Green Man0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banbury7.3 km
  • Kings Sutton12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Chestnut Road0.1 km
  • Chestnut Road0.1 km
  • Mollington Turn0.4 km
  • Mollington Turn DEL0.5 km