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Witney Central

About

Witney Central is a ward located in the town of Witney, West Oxfordshire. It covers the central part of the town, including the historic Market Square and surrounding streets. The area is known for its mix of residential, commercial, and retail spaces, with a focus on local businesses and independent shops. The ward also includes key landmarks such as St Mary’s Church and the Corn Exchange.

The ward has a mix of housing types, from older cottages to modern developments, catering to a range of residents. Public transport links connect Witney Central to nearby areas, including Oxford. Green spaces like the Leys Recreation Ground provide outdoor leisure opportunities. The ward plays a central role in the town’s community life, hosting events and markets throughout the year.

Area overview

On average Witney Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.4% 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 £52,021 per year. There are 2 schools in Witney Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Witney Central Population

5,951

Population density

3,945.7 per km²

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

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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 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	£411,000	£483,125	£568,750	£1,034,000
Flats	26	£210,000	£135,000	£185,500	£234,800	£242,750
Semi-Detached	14	£430,000	£199,000	£370,625	£510,000	£784,500
Terraced	18	£348,000	£285,000	£305,000	£380,625	£419,125

10 years median price trend in Witney Central

All postcodes in Witney Central

OX285AG

Lancut Road

OX285BE

Apley Way

OX286NS

Squirrel Gardens

OX286NZ

Leveret Close

OX286PB

Vole Bank

OX286JJ

Welch Way

OX284WU

Waine Rush View

OX285AJ

Wychwood Close

OX286BN

Stenter Square

OX286DN

Meadow Lane

OX286JY

Point Place

OX286LE

Dark Lane

OX286LT

Moorland Road

OX286LU

Beech Road

OX286LY

Crundel Rise

OX286PA

Swift Court

OX285AY

Vale Road

OX285EA

Tower Hill

OX286EH

Davenport Road

OX286FF

Witan Way

OX286GU

Woodford Way

OX286JZ

Moor Avenue

OX286NU

Witney Central

OX285BT

Elm Close

OX285AQ

Lancut Road

OX285BR

Windrush Close

OX285ER

Park Road

OX286DQ

Mill Street

OX286ED

Witney Central

OX286ET

High Street

OX286JB

The Old Coachyard

OX286LJ

Dark Lane

OX285AN

Fettiplace Road

OX285AP

Fettiplace Road

OX285BJ

Apley Way

OX285BU

Cornfield Close

OX286DE

Mill Street

OX286EN

Park Road

OX286NX

Hedgehog Lane

OX286EP

Park Road

OX286DU

Jacobs Close

OX286HQ

High Street

OX286NW

Badger Mews

OX284DB

Waine Rush View

OX285BP

Apley Way

OX285BW

Apley Way

OX286GG

Wilkinson Place

OX286GX

Welch Way

OX286HD

Tower Hill

OX286LP

Beech Road

OX286FS

Stenter Rise

OX286JS

Welch Way

OX286LW

Beech Road

OX286DF

Mill Street

OX286GE

Woodford Way

OX286LN

Moorland Close

OX286ND

Bathing Place Lane

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 Close

OX286AQ

Bathing Place Lane

OX286GQ

Woodford Way

Data Sources

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

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

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