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Witney South

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About

Witney South ward lies directly south of Witney town centre, encompassing a mix of residential and light industrial zones. The area is bordered by the River Windrush to the north and includes the substantial Witney Lakes Resort complex with its golf course and lakes. Housing is primarily composed of modern estates like Deer Park, alongside some older terraced homes near the central fringe. The Windrush Place industrial estate provides local employment opportunities.

A key feature is the presence of the A40 dual carriageway, which forms a significant southern boundary and influences the area's layout. The ward contains several large retail parks, including the Woolgate Centre and Marriotts Close, serving as a major shopping destination for the wider region. Green spaces are provided by the lakeside paths and the Windrush Millennium Green, offering recreational space amidst the developed landscape.

Area overview

On average Witney South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Witney South is £52,676 per year. There are 4 schools in Witney South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Witney South is home to around 6,286 people, with a population density of about 3,101.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Witney South Population
6,286
Population density
3,101.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.7(+64%)
Shoplifting
24.66(+207%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.11(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.89(+100%)
Public order
11.93(+95%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,325
84.74%
Other White
498
7.92%
Other
55
0.88%
Indian
54
0.86%
Other Asian
50
0.8%
Total population: 6,284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,638
30.69%
No qualifications
977
18.31%
Level 3 (A level)
851
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
762
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
601
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,337

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,078
37.75%
Owns with a mortgage
692
24.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
459
16.07%
Other social rented
441
15.44%
Other forms of private rent
72
2.52%
Total households: 2,856

Property prices in Witney South

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £328,725 in Witney South area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £690,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Witney South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£386,750
Flats25£210,000
Semi-Detached17£345,000
Terraced22£347,000

10 years median price trend in Witney South

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

All postcodes in Witney South

OX286AB

Market Square

OX284BA

Station Lane

OX284DN

Buttercross Lane

OX284JL

Beechgate

OX284TJ

Ducklington Lane

OX284ES

Saxon Way

OX285NA

Burwell Drive

OX286AN

High Street

OX285LX

Mountfield Road

OX285NE

Burwell Drive

OX284AF

The Crofts

OX284YS

Avenue One

OX286AG

Church Green

OX286JH

Welch Way

OX284AW

Church Green

OX284DS

Corn Street

OX284EU

Queen Emmas Dyke

OX285LN

Blenheim Drive

OX284BN

Avenue Four

OX284ET

Saxon Way

OX284FX

Witney South

OX285JQ

Burwell Meadow

OX286AF

Market Square

OX286AL

Market Square

OX286AR

Witney South

OX286EY

Langdale Gate

OX285JA

Ducklington Lane

OX284WS

Parkside

Data Sources

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