OX17 1BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood within the OX17 district of Cherwell. Administratively it sits within Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton ward and the Banbury constituency.
For families considering a move, OX17 1BD represents 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 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. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX17 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00145117 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX17 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX17 1BD.
253
49
£ 60,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX17 1BD 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 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX17 1BD. 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
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
Terraced
£ 215,000
8 sales · Mean £ 293,125
Detached
£ 497,500
2 sales · Mean £ 497,500
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX17 1BD 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 Man0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banbury7.2 km
- Kings Sutton12.6 km
Bus Stops
- Chestnut Road0.1 km
- Chestnut Road0.1 km
- Mollington Turn0.3 km
- Mollington Turn DEL0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX171BD · Data under Open Government Licence