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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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Witney Central is £320,000 (around £366 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £390,000. 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

Median price: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £366
Sales (last 12 months): 136
Typical range (middle 50%): £225K – £390K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £366 per square foot) in Witney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Witney Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£425,000£417
Semi-Detached36£375,000£372
Terraced44£315,000£406
Flats37£195,000£324

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Witney Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witney Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£363,000£210,000£285,000£305,500
2017£420,000£220,000£311,500£282,500
2018£420,000£195,000£300,000£305,000
2019£482,500£167,000£367,500£280,000
2020£447,500£184,000£345,000£284,000
2021£482,500£190,000£317,500£302,500
2022£597,500£220,000£410,000£321,000
2023£620,000£200,000£370,500£310,000
2024£482,500£205,000£387,500£320,000
2025£488,750£215,000£368,750£346,000
2026£420,000£190,000£373,500£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witney Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witney Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310£333£296£340
2017£357£341£340£326
2018£357£316£330£342
2019£357£296£333£338
2020£353£287£332£352
2021£377£307£358£348
2022£406£342£372£376
2023£420£317£389£372
2024£420£308£389£358
2025£394£327£369£381
2026£465£324£372£387
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witney Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Witney Central 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.