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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 78 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
78
Deprivation level
4/10
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
43.64(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.57(+51%)
Shoplifting
18.2(+128%)
Public order
10.49(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.29(+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 119 recent sales, the median property price is £318,700 in Witney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £740,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Witney Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached14£505,000£4,337
Flats43£200,000£3,409
Semi-Detached28£368,000£4,071
Terraced34£334,000£4,196

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

OX286JH

Welch Way

OX284AD

The Crofts

OX286GJ

Ashcombe Crescent

OX286EN

Park Road

OX284BT

Wessex Industrial Estate

OX285JU

Curbridge Road

OX286JP

Market Square

OX286FW

Welch Way

OX285ES

Tower Hill

OX286GL

Ashcombe Crescent

OX285NB

Burwell Drive

OX284JA

Witney South

OX286NY

Plover Close

OX286HY

High Street

OX286EA

Swan Court

OX284DW

Buttercross Lane

OX286JL

Stone Row

OX286DT

Popes Piece

OX285LX

Mountfield Road

OX285NF

Burwell Drive

OX284ER

Saxon Way

OX284EZ

St Marys Mead

OX285AT

Fettiplace Road

OX284BL

Two Rivers Industrial Estate

OX284LD

Station Lane

OX286JX

Blanket Way

OX285LU

Mountfield Road

OX286DR

Burford Road

OX285NX

Farm House Meadow

OX286DX

Lowell Place

OX286NG

Holloway Road

OX286BY

Corn Street

OX286AF

Market Square

OX286AG

Church Green

OX289PR

Witney South

OX284YQ

Avenue Two

OX286LJ

Moor Avenue

OX286ZJ

Wesley Walk

OX286LB

Gloucester Place

OX284WX

Waine Rush View

OX284YL

Avenue Two

OX296WG

Witney South

OX286JQ

Welch Way

OX286DD

Riverside Gardens

OX286XJ

Witney South

OX285JQ

Burwell Meadow

OX286NF

Holloway Road

OX286ET

High Street

OX286AA

Market Square

OX286HL

High Street

OX284TE

Weavers Close

OX286LW

Beech Road

OX284AY

Crofters Mews

OX285JJ

Burwell Meadow

OX286LA

Gloucester Place

OX289PU

Witney South

OX284BN

Avenue Four

OX286NE

Holloway Road

OX284ES

Saxon Way

OX286FB

Corn Bar

OX286BH

Market Square

OX284DS

Corn Street

OX285JT

Curbridge Road

OX286ES

High Street

OX286GT

Ashcombe Crescent

OX284GE

Thorney Leys Park

OX289NQ

Witney South

OX284DU

Queen Emmas Dyke

OX286JR

Welch Way

OX286HU

High Street

OX286AR

Witney South

OX285LP

Burwell Drive

OX284DY

Orkney Place

OX284AQ

The Crofts

OX284WU

Waine Rush View

OX284AT

Church Green

OX286LN

Moorland Close

OX284YN

Heynes Place

OX286BE

Market Square

OX286JS

Welch Way

OX286GP

Woodford Way

OX290XJ

Witney South

OX284AJ

The Springs

OX286ED

Burford Road

OX285LF

Abbey Road

OX285NQ

Colwell Drive

OX286GE

Woodford Way

OX286AU

Corn Street

OX286DU

Jacobs Close

OX284AX

Church Green

OX286JT

Wilkinson Place

OX286NZ

Leveret Place

OX284BB

Station Lane

OX286GH

Wenman Close

OX286GG

Wilkinson Place

OX286DY

Marlborough Lane

OX285YA

Moorland Road

OX286FL

Langdale Gate

OX284DJ

Witney South

OX286PD

Hedgehog Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.