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Witney West

About

Witney West is a residential ward in the market town of Witney, West Oxfordshire. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It includes local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and commuters. The ward is bordered by the River Windrush to the east and open countryside to the west, offering easy access to rural walks.

The area has good transport links, with the A40 providing connections to Oxford and Cheltenham. Witney town centre, with its historic buildings and retail options, is a short distance away. Community facilities include a leisure centre and sports fields, supporting local recreation. The ward has a mix of long-term residents and newer developments, reflecting Witney's growth in recent years.

Area overview

On average Witney West has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Witney West is £59,200 per year. There are 2 schools in Witney West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Witney West Population

5,621

Population density

2,543.3 per km²

Demographics

British

4,825

85.82%

Other White

451

8.02%

Other Asian

0.89%

Irish

0.8%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.6%

Total population: 5,622

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,023

42.34%

Owns outright

723

29.93%

Private landlord or letting agency

323

13.37%

Other social rented

193

7.99%

Shared ownership

3.97%

Total households: 2,416

Property prices in Witney West

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £346,750 in Witney West area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,997 up to £685,000.

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 West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	32	£468,750	£377,500	£415,000	£521,500	£587,250
Flats	16	£317,500	£109,999	£228,713	£440,000	£559,625
Semi-Detached	39	£325,000	£244,550	£301,500	£374,688	£418,950
Terraced	19	£290,000	£218,000	£277,500	£320,500	£425,750

10 years median price trend in Witney West

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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