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Witney Central

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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
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Witney Central Population
5,951
Population density
3,945.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
5,091
85.56%
Other White
398
6.69%
Other Asian
53
0.89%
African
47
0.79%
Other
45
0.76%
Total population: 5,950

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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)

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
Detached12£536,000
Flats23£210,000
Semi-Detached12£427,500
Terraced17£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

OX286JF

Welch Way

OX285AG

Lancut Road

OX286NZ

Leveret Place

OX286PB

Vole Bank

OX286BN

Stenter Square

OX286DN

Meadow Lane

OX286LT

Moorland Road

OX284WU

Waine Rush View

OX285AJ

Wychwood Close

OX286JJ

Welch Way

OX286JY

Point Place

OX286LE

Dark Lane

OX286LU

Dene Rise

OX286LY

Crundel Rise

OX286PA

Swift Court

OX286FF

Witan Way

OX286GU

Woodford Way

OX285AY

Vale Road

OX285EA

Tower Hill

OX286EH

Davenport Road

OX286JZ

Moor Avenue

OX286NU

Pipit Lane

OX285BR

Greystones Terrace

OX285BT

Elm Close

OX286ET

High Street

OX285AQ

Lancut Road

OX285ER

Tower Hill

OX286DQ

Mill Street

OX286ED

Burford Road

OX286JB

The Old Coachyard

OX286LJ

Moor Avenue

OX285AN

Fettiplace Road

OX285AP

Fettiplace Road

OX285BJ

Apley Way

OX285BU

Cornfield Close

OX286DE

Woodford Mill

OX286EN

Park Road

OX286NX

Kestrel Crescent

OX286HQ

High Street

OX286NW

Badger Mews

OX286DU

Jacobs Close

OX286EP

Park Road

OX284DB

Waine Rush View

OX285BP

Apley Way

OX285BW

Apley Way

OX286AA

Market Square

OX286GG

Wilkinson Place

OX286GX

Marriotts Walk

OX286HD

Union Way

OX286LP

Beech Road

OX286FS

Stenter Rise

OX286JS

Welch Way

OX286LW

Beech Road

OX286DF

Mill Street

OX286GE

Woodford Way

OX286ND

Empson Crescent

OX286LN

Moorland Close

OX286NY

Plover Close

OX286GT

Ashcombe Crescent

OX285AW

Fettiplace Road

OX286FJ

Stenter Mews

OX286FW

Welch Way

OX286NP

Heron Drive

OX286EF

Springfield Park

OX286GF

Woodford Way

OX286LQ

Moorland Road

OX286AQ

Bathing Place Lane

OX286GQ

Woodford Way

OX286NB

Moor Avenue

Data Sources

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