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About

The Bartons ward encompasses a group of villages set within the rural landscape northwest of Witney. The area includes the settlements of North Leigh, East End, and the linked communities of Westcott Barton and Shipton-under-Wychwood. The local economy has traditional ties to agriculture, with open fields and woodland characterising much of the surrounding countryside. Residential life is centred within these distinct villages, each maintaining its own community focus and historical character.

A notable landmark is the substantial remains of North Leigh Roman Villa, situated in a field near the River Evenlode. The ward's geography is defined by this river valley and the wooded slopes of the Wychwood forest fringe. Transport connections are provided primarily by the A4095 road, linking the villages to Witney and Chipping Norton, reinforcing its position within West Oxfordshire's network of rural settlements.

Area overview

On average The Bartons has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Bartons is £61,174 per year. The median sale price in The Bartons is £419,000 (around £344 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £326,250 and £577,000. There are 1 schools in The Bartons: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). The Bartons is home to around 1,971 people, with a population density of about 64 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Bartons Population
1,971
Population density
64 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.65(-66%)
Burglary
5.58(+115%)
Vehicle crime
5.07(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.03(-83%)
Other crime
1.01(-47%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,826
92.6%
Other White
67
3.4%
Irish
23
1.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.66%
Indian
11
0.56%
Total population: 1,972

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
652
40.47%
Level 3 (A level)
277
17.19%
No qualifications
221
13.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
191
11.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
145
9%
Total 16+ residents: 1,611

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
338
40.97%
Owns with a mortgage
273
33.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
100
12.12%
Other social rented
56
6.79%
Other forms of private rent
41
4.97%
Total households: 825

Property prices in The Bartons

Median price: £419,000
Price per sq ft: £344
Sales (last 12 months): 23
Typical range (middle 50%): £326K – £577K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £419,000 (about £344 per square foot) in The Bartons area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £1,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in The Bartons over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£577,000£335
Semi-Detached9£385,000£331
Terraced4£307,500£389

10-year price trendmedian sale price in The Bartons

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Bartons.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375,750£293,000£285,000
2017£410,000£277,000£320,000
2018£515,000£307,500£287,475
2019£502,836£301,000£280,000
2020£395,000£387,500£265,000
2021£550,000£326,500£325,000
2022£585,000£333,750£920,000
2023£480,000£400,000£365,000
2024£545,000£313,000£470,000
2025£639,000£385,000£370,000
2026£577,000£410,000£307,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Bartons.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Bartons.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£301£256£297
2017£314£281£296
2018£362£324£385
2019£316£260£331
2020£283£339£286
2021£342£331£384
2022£404£354£449
2023£419£322£376
2024£435£370£477
2025£402£355£376
2026£304£325£310
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Bartons.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for The Bartons in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Oxfordshire district.

Band A£1,711
Band B£1,997
Band C£2,282
Band D£2,567
Band E£3,137
Band F£3,708
Band G£4,278
Band H£5,134

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for The Bartons ward.

Local councillors

Dave Jackson

The Bartons - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about The Bartons

Is The Bartons safe?

The Bartons records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in The Bartons?

The median sale price in The Bartons is £419,000 (about £344 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in The Bartons?

The Bartons has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is The Bartons?

The Bartons scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in The Bartons sits around rank 23,983 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in The Bartons?

The average household income in The Bartons is around £61,174 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for The Bartons?

The Bartons is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dave Jackson (Liberal Democrats).

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OX77EH

The Bartons

OX77HE

Holliers Crescent

OX77BL

Enstone Road

OX254QS

The Bartons

OX77BH

North Street

OX77HA

Marshall Crescent

OX77HJ

Kirby Close

OX254QR

Church Lane

OX77AU

The Bartons

OX77ER

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OX77AX

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OX77DN

Kiddington Road

OX77DJ

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OX77AN

Flight Hill

OX77AQ

Mill Lane

OX77ES

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OX77EY

Hillside Road

OX77BW

Woodway Road

OX77DB

Old Turnpike Cottages

OX77AE

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OX255QJ

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OX255QH

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OX254QW

Pack Lane

OX77ET

Frances Road

OX77AS

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OX77AP

Flight Hill

OX77HD

Dorn Close

OX77AH

Ledwell Road

OX77BX

Church Lane

OX77HW

Holliers Crescent

OX254QN

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OX77AF

Laundry Lane

OX77AT

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OX77AR

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OX77DD

Rayford Lane

OX150PH

Barford Road

OX77DF

Duns Tew Road

OX77BS

Fox Lane

OX77BY

Jacobs Yard

OX77DA

North Street

OX77EQ

Worton Road

OX254QP

Church Lane

OX77DT

Enstone Road

OX77AJ

Ledwell Road

OX77HN

Holliers Crescent

OX77DH

Bicester Road

OX77HB

Ballard Close

OX77EJ

The Bartons

OX254QL

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OX77EW

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OX77HH

Fleming Drive

OX77AY

Irons Court

OX77EL

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OX77AW

Flight Hill

OX77DL

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OX77EB

Old Johns Close

OX77DE

Duns Tew Road

OX77DY

Jervis Close

OX77HF

Cross Way

OX77EN

Rest Hill Cottage

OX77EG

Worton Road

OX77BN

Enstone Road

OX77BD

Washington Terrace

OX77BJ

North Street

OX77DU

Worton Road

OX77HG

Fleming Close

OX77EE

Worton Road

OX77AL

Ledwell Road

OX77EP

The Bartons

OX74DN

Flight Hill

OX77AA

Enstone Road

OX77DP

Kiddington Road

OX77AB

Enstone Road

OX74DH

Iron Down Hill

OX77EF

Worton Road

OX77AG

Manor Road

OX77BT

Mill Lane

OX77DQ

Duns Tew Road

OX77BU

South Street

OX77DG

Duns Tew Road

OX77EU

Farriers Road

OX77AD

Manor Farm Cottages

OX77BP

Rectory Crescent

OX77BZ

North Street

OX77EZ

Orchard Way