Postcode Analysis Stratford-on-Avon, West Midlands

SOOT LANE, OX17 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOOT LANE, OX17 1BZ.

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

333

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX17 1BZ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX17 1BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £431k 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 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Soot Lane, 0.1km from Warmington in Warmington (Stratford-on-Avon). Administratively it sits within Bishop's Itchington ward and the Kenilworth and Southam constituency.

For serious buyers, OX17 1BZ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £431k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX17 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00159023 (shared with 22 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 1BZ. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 431,000

1 sales · Mean £ 431,000

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

OX17 1BZ has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plough0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Carpenters Farm Shop And Butchers0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banbury8.6 km
  • Kings Sutton14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Plough0.1 km
  • Plough0.1 km
  • School Lane0.4 km
  • School Lane0.4 km