OX17 1AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Lane in Mollington (Cherwell). Administratively it sits within Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton ward and the Banbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OX17 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00145117 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LANE, OX17 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, OX17 1AX.
253
49
£ 60,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX17 1AX 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.
Area Character
OX17 1AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX17 1AX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX17 1AX 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 Man0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury7.3 km
- Kings Sutton12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Mollington Turn0.1 km
- Mollington Turn DEL0.1 km
- Chestnut Road0.3 km
- Chestnut Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX171AX · Data under Open Government Licence