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Witney Central

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About

Witney Central is a compact commercial and civic hub focused around its historic Market Square. The area contains a mix of independent shops, national retailers, and essential services, all within walking distance. The streets are lined with buildings that reflect the town's long history, particularly its former significance in the wool trade. The Buttercross, a stone monument in the square, serves as a traditional focal point for community gatherings and the weekly market.

The area is anchored by the Church of St Mary the Virgin, a large medieval structure with a distinctive spire visible from many points. Public buildings, including the town hall and library, are concentrated here. A notable feature is the Leys, a large open park and recreation ground located just off the main centre, providing green space alongside the urban core. Transport links are primarily road-based, with several bus routes converging in the central streets.

Area overview

On average Witney Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Witney Central is £52,676 per year. There are 5 schools in Witney Central: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Witney Central is home to around 10,769 people, with a population density of about 3,263.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Witney Central Population
10,769
Population density
3,263.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.44(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.43(+76%)
Shoplifting
17.27(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.56(+48%)
Public order
8.82(+44%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,113
84.61%
Other White
846
7.85%
Other
97
0.9%
Other Asian
91
0.84%
Indian
73
0.68%
Total population: 10,771

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,957
32.64%
No qualifications
1,585
17.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,478
16.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,209
13.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,009
11.14%
Total 16+ residents: 9,060

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,715
35.15%
Owns with a mortgage
1,147
23.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
880
18.04%
Other social rented
756
15.49%
Shared ownership
181
3.71%
Total households: 4,879

Property prices in Witney Central

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Witney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Witney Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Witney Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£488,750
Flats48£210,000
Semi-Detached27£395,000
Terraced37£350,000

10 years median price trend in Witney Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witney Central.

All postcodes in Witney Central

OX284DW

Buttercross Lane

OX284FF

Witan Way

OX284FH

Witan Park

OX285JU

Curbridge Road

OX286HA

High Street

OX286HX

Gloucester Court Mews

OX286AU

Corn Street

OX289LZ

Witney South

OX285LB

Fairfield Drive

OX285LH

Blenheim Drive

OX285NF

Burwell Drive

OX286NH

Holloway Road

OX284BL

Two Rivers Industrial Estate

OX284HD

Beechgate

OX284XW

Avenue Two

OX285LG

Abbey Road

OX286DB

Corn Street

OX286HU

High Street

OX286PD

Hedgehog Lane

OX286ZJ

Wesley Walk

OX284BB

Station Lane

OX284AB

Highworth Place

OX284DR

Carriage Crescent

OX285HT

Church View Road

OX285ND

Burwell Drive

OX285XH

Walnut Close

OX286FE

Witan Way

OX286GD

Winchester Court

OX286GW

Mallard Close

OX286GY

Loom Lane

OX289PG

Witney South

OX289QA

Witney South

OX285AR

Fettiplace Road

OX284AT

Church Green

OX286DW

Burford Road

OX286GH

Wenman Close

OX286LF

Moorland Road

OX284ED

Eagle Industrial Estate

OX284FD

St Marys Mead

OX284WX

Waine Rush View

OX285JX

Curbridge Road

OX286BE

Market Square

OX286BL

Corn Street

OX286DG

Mill Street

OX286EJ

Davenport Road

OX286LD

Puck Lane

OX286RB

High Street

OX286XP

High Street

OX289BP

Witney South

OX284GG

Thorney Leys Park

OX286BP

Carpenters Square

OX286DJ

Burford Road

OX286DP

Burford Road

OX286HB

High Street

OX286HG

High Street

OX286JD

Glovers Walk

OX286JT

Wilkinson Place

OX286LH

Moorland Road

OX285HY

South Lawn

OX286FG

Market Square

OX284AH

The Crofts

OX284GE

Thorney Leys Park

OX285JG

Burwell Meadow

OX285NL

Wilmot Close

OX286AW

Stenter Lane

OX286BY

Corn Street

OX286EW

Park Road

OX286GZ

Moorland Close

OX286NE

Holloway Road

OX284DZ

Buttercross Lane

OX285LT

Burwell Drive

OX286GA

Cooper Mews

OX289FY

Witney South

OX281WP

Witney South

OX284ER

Saxon Way

OX284LE

Des Roches Square

OX284DU

Queen Emmas Dyke

OX284EJ

Ducklington Lane

OX285JJ

Burwell Meadow

OX285JW

Burwell Drive

OX286DH

Burford Road

OX286EG

Springfield Oval

OX286GS

Ashcombe Crescent

OX286PF

Witney South

OX284AP

The Crofts

OX286FH

Witney Central

OX286GB

Woodford Way

OX286GJ

Ashcombe Crescent

OX286HZ

High Street

OX286LB

Gloucester Place

OX289PZ

Witney South

OX281WR

Witney South

OX284DJ

Witney South

OX284JF

Ducklington Lane

OX285NN

Colwell Drive

OX286FZ

Welch Way

OX284DQ

Willowbank

OX284EZ

St Marys Mead

OX284YH

Cranbrook Court

OX285JP

French Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.