Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

MAIN STREET, OX17 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, OX17 1BQ.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX17 1BQ combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£534k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £534k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

OX17 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Main Street 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 1BQ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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: Prices average £534k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX17 1BQ 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 1BQ. 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

Terraced

£ 445,000

1 sales · Mean £ 445,000

Detached

£ 578,500

2 sales · Mean £ 578,500

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

OX17 1BQ 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 Man0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banbury7.3 km
  • Kings Sutton12.7 km

Bus Stops

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