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Witney Central

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About

Witney Central is the commercial and social hub of West Oxfordshire, located around Market Square and High Street. The area features a mix of independent shops, cafes, and historic buildings, including the 18th-century Town Hall. Weekly markets and seasonal events draw visitors from surrounding villages.

The River Windrush runs near the town centre, with green spaces like Church Green providing a quiet retreat. Transport links include bus routes to Oxford and nearby towns, making it a practical base for commuters. The area retains a traditional market town character while serving modern needs.

Area overview

On average Witney Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Witney Central is £50,200 per year. There are 5 schools in Witney Central: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 147 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
Flats52£210,000
Semi-Detached31£395,000
Terraced44£349,500

10 years median price trend in Witney Central

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.