Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

MARCH LANE, OX17 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARCH LANE, OX17 1BP.

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

46

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Avg Income

£ 60,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX17 1BP 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX17 1BP combines high owner-occupation (99%), strong property values (£975k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £975k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

OX17 1BP is a safe, established residential area on March Lane in Mollington (Cherwell). Administratively it sits within Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton ward and the Banbury constituency.

For serious buyers, OX17 1BP is 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: Prices average £975k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX17 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00145118 (shared with 10 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 1BP. 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

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
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

£ 975,000

1 sales · Mean £ 975,000

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

OX17 1BP 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 Man0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banbury7.4 km
  • Kings Sutton12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Chestnut Road0.3 km
  • Chestnut Road0.3 km