OX17 1AZ is in Mollington, Banbury and Cherwell district. OX17 1AZ is located in the Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Banbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mollington, Banbury, OX17 1AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX17 1BD, OX17 1BB, OX17 1DP, OX17 1AY, OX17 1BQ, OX17 1BA, OX17 1BL, OX17 1AX, OX17 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX17 1AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 47.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 53.6% | 52.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX17 1AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 12.8% | 25.9% | 13.1% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.4% | 62% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.5% | 52% | -8.5% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 30.1% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 13.7% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 10.8% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 43.4% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.3% | 98.4% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 92% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 92% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around OX17 1AZ was 67.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% higher than the Banbury Hardwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
OX17 1AZ has the 11th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Banbury Hardwick and the 148th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View, 4 Church Lane, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-02-10 | £453,571 |
| Torcan, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2024-10-07 | £349,899 |
| Church Farm House Church Lane, Banbury, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2024-07-22 | £1,021,903 |
| Valley View, 4 Church Lane, Banbury, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2023-11-08 | £491,698 |
| Fairways, Banbury, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-12-14 | £446,561 |
OX17 1AZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OX17 1AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cropredy Church of England Primary School Station Road , Cropredy OX17 1PU | 2out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Fields Primary School Wardington Road , OX16 2DF | - not rated | 5,037 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man | Green Man Main Street | 181 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mollington Village Hall MOLLINGTON VILLAGE HALL MOLLINGTON VILLAGE HALL CHESTNUT ROAD | 358 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.