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Witney West

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About

Witney West ward encompasses a mix of residential neighbourhoods and local commercial centres on the western side of the town. The area is primarily characterised by housing developments ranging from post-war estates to more recent builds, providing homes for a significant portion of Witney's population. Its main thoroughfares connect to the town centre and outlying villages, supporting daily commuter traffic and local bus routes.

The ward includes several key local amenities such as primary schools, community halls, and shopping parades that serve immediate residential needs. A notable feature is the presence of the Windrush Leisure Centre, a focal point for recreation. Large areas of open space and playing fields border the residential zones, with some footpaths providing access towards the wider Windrush Valley landscape.

Area overview

On average Witney West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Witney West is £69,635 per year. There are 2 schools in Witney West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Witney West is home to around 5,621 people, with a population density of about 2,543.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Witney West Population
5,621
Population density
2,543.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.46(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.39(-7%)
Public order
4.45(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.27(-34%)
Other theft
3.2(-43%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,825
85.82%
Other White
451
8.02%
Other Asian
50
0.89%
Irish
45
0.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.6%
Total population: 5,622

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,704
37.62%
Level 3 (A level)
891
19.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
667
14.73%
No qualifications
468
10.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
455
10.05%
Total 16+ residents: 4,529

Housing

Housing tenure

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
96
3.97%
Total households: 2,416

Property prices in Witney West

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Witney West area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Witney West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Witney West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached29£499,950£4,424
Flats14£317,500£4,896
Semi-Detached41£330,000£4,747
Terraced27£282,500£4,909

10 years median price trend in Witney West

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

All postcodes in Witney West

OX290RF

Downs Road

OX285NZ

Thorney Leys

OX297BT

College Place

OX297BB

Centenary Way

OX285GA

Stanway Close

OX297BD

Tiger Moth Place

OX285FA

Cotswold Meadow

OX297AP

Mary Box Crescent

OX290YB

Cotswold Business Park

OX290TB

Richard Jones Road

OX285FG

Rissington Drive

OX297AA

Spitfire Drive

OX285FN

Bourton Close

OX297EG

Witney West

OX297DD

Olley Crescent

OX297HB

Northwood Road

OX285FF

Westcote Close

OX285BZ

Thorney Leys

OX297BL

Dominie Place

OX290AX

Tungsten Park

OX285YP

Edington Square

OX285PD

Thorney Leys

OX297BZ

Sidney Smith Place

OX285PA

Thorney Leys

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.