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Witney Central

About

Witney Central ward forms the historic core of this Oxfordshire market town. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern housing estates. It contains the main commercial High Street and Market Square, which host regular markets. The ward is bounded by the River Windrush to the south and includes the Church Green open space adjacent to the medieval parish church.

A notable local feature is the 17th-century Buttercross monument in the Market Square, a traditional focal point. The ward's layout reflects its long development as a centre for the wool trade. Residential streets extend out from the central commercial district, with local amenities including primary schools and community facilities. Transport connections are focused on the A40 road, which runs along the ward's northern edge.

Area overview

On average Witney Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.3% 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 £56,088 per year. There are 2 schools in Witney Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Witney Central is home to around 5,951 people, with a population density of about 3,945.7 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Witney Central Population

5,951

Population density

3,945.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

40.83(+29%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.46(+34%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.38(-16%)

Public order

5.21(-15%)

Shoplifting

5.21(-35%)

South East average

Demographics

British

5,091

85.56%

Other White

398

6.69%

Other Asian

0.89%

African

0.79%

Other

0.76%

Total population: 5,950

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,502

31.35%

No qualifications

900

18.79%

Level 3 (A level)

794

16.57%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

605

12.63%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

569

11.88%

Total 16+ residents: 4,791

Housing

Owns outright

706

27.61%

Other social rented

698

27.3%

Owns with a mortgage

496

19.4%

Private landlord or letting agency

444

17.36%

Shared ownership

120

4.69%

Total households: 2,557

Property prices in Witney Central

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £338,000 in Witney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	12	£536,000	£413,750	£483,125	£568,750	£902,000
Flats	23	£210,000	£129,000	£187,000	£235,000	£242,900
Semi-Detached	12	£427,500	£193,000	£361,875	£454,500	£710,750
Terraced	17	£350,000	£285,000	£320,000	£382,500	£423,000

10 years median price trend in Witney Central

All postcodes in Witney Central

OX285BD

Mirfield Road

OX286FY

Mill Walk

OX286JA

High Street

OX286JX

Blanket Way

OX290DN

Witney Central

OX286NR

Skylark Way

OX286HT

High Street

OX286DR

Burford Road

OX286LG

Moorland Road

OX285AH

Lancut Road

OX286DD

Riverside Gardens

OX286DT

Popes Piece

OX285YA

Moorland Road

OX286GN

Collier Crescent

OX285AD

Windrush Valley Road

OX286FP

Hyde Meadow View

OX286FR

Bathing Place Court

OX286HP

High Street

OX285ES

Tower Hill

OX286EQ

Springfield Oval

OX286ER

High Street

OX286EU

High Street

OX286GL

Ashcombe Crescent

OX286GP

Woodford Way

OX286LL

Moor Avenue

OX285AT

Fettiplace Road

OX285BN

Apley Way

OX285ET

Tower Hill

OX285AX

Wenman Road

OX285JZ

Curbridge Road

OX286NN

Woodpecker Way

OX285AF

Windrush Valley Road

OX286BQ

New Mill Mews

OX286LA

Gloucester Place

OX286LX

Dark Lane

OX286PT

Moorland Road

OX286FA

Kernahan Way

OX285AL

Wychwood Close

OX285BB

Mirfield Road

OX285BL

Apley Way

OX285DH

James Walker Mews

OX286ES

High Street

OX286HJ

High Street

OX286LS

Moorland Road

OX285BA

Mirfield Road

OX285AB

Windrush Valley Road

OX285AU

Wenman Road

OX286HA

High Street

OX286HX

Gloucester Court Mews

OX285BG

Apley Way

OX285BH

Mirfield Road

OX286PD

Hedgehog Lane

OX286ZJ

Wesley Walk

OX285AS

Fettiplace Road

OX286FE

Witan Way

OX286GD

Winchester Court

OX286GW

Mallard Close

OX285AA

Windrush Valley Road

OX286GY

Loom Lane

OX285AR

Fettiplace Road

OX286DW

Burford Road

OX286GH

Wenman Close

OX286LF

Moorland Road

OX284WX

Waine Rush View

OX286DG

Mill Street

OX286EJ

Davenport Road

OX286LD

Puck Lane

OX286RB

High Street

OX286XP

High Street

OX285BQ

Apley Way

OX286BP

Carpenters Square

OX286DJ

Burford Road

OX286DP

Burford Road

OX286HB

High Street

OX286HG

High Street

OX286JD

Glovers Walk

OX286JT

Wilkinson Place

OX286LH

Moorland Road

OX286AW

Stenter Lane

OX286EW

Park Road

OX286GZ

Moorland Close

OX285HR

Curbridge Road

OX285AE

Windrush Valley Road

OX286DH

Burford Road

OX286EG

Springfield Oval

OX286GS

Ashcombe Crescent

OX285DA

Fieldmere Close

OX286FH

Witney Central

OX286GB

Woodford Way

OX286GJ

Ashcombe Crescent

OX286HZ

High Street

OX286LB

Gloucester Place

OX286FZ

Welch Way

OX286EL

Davenport Road

OX286FU

Dark Lane

OX285AZ

Vale Road

OX286HY

High Street

OX286HL

High Street

OX285BE

Apley Way

OX286NS

Squirrel Gardens

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Witney Central

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