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OX28 2EQ

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Witney East

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Detailed insights for OX28 2EQ

Overview

Postcode OX28 2EQ is located in an urban city, within the Witney East area of West Oxfordshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Witney East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Witney East is £64,097 per year. The median sale price in Witney East is £340,000 (around £383 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £235,000 and £395,000. The nearest station is Finstock, about 4.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Wood Green.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Witney East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,267 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Witney East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Witney East is £64,097 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX28 2EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Witney East near OX28 2EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Finstock located about 4.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX28 2EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWood GreenSmallWalking directions to Wood Green

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
2,348.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.25(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.83(-28%)
Other theft
2.94(-48%)
Public order
2.21(-64%)
Burglary
1.47(-43%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
90.3%
Other White
13
4.85%
Indian
3
1.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.12%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
49.34%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.1%
No qualifications
27
11.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
52.07%
Owns with a mortgage
34
28.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.7%
Social rents from council
2
1.65%
Other social rented
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Witney East

Median price: £340,000
Price per sq ft: £383
Sales (last 12 months): 113
Typical range (middle 50%): £235K – £395K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £383 per square foot) in Witney East area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Witney East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£515,000£407
Semi-Detached31£370,000£433
Terraced34£343,750£394
Flats31£195,000£320

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Witney East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witney East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£438,750£197,500£305,500£285,000
2017£522,000£184,000£312,500£300,000
2018£440,000£182,500£310,100£300,000
2019£439,000£175,000£312,250£285,000
2020£465,000£185,000£310,000£315,000
2021£530,000£189,500£335,000£300,000
2022£512,500£187,500£352,500£331,000
2023£550,000£186,000£350,000£325,000
2024£570,000£200,000£350,000£332,500
2025£585,000£178,000£381,000£345,000
2026£438,000£205,000£370,000£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witney East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witney East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£344£316£389£333
2017£328£321£364£348
2018£362£328£339£364
2019£313£324£363£351
2020£316£318£340£308
2021£356£297£352£339
2022£420£301£424£359
2023£374£295£399£399
2024£387£315£418£409
2025£410£320£393£394
2026£424£283£424£381
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witney East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX28 2EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX28 2EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 202682, Pensclose, Witney, OX28 2EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£540,000
20 Mar 202632, Pensclose, Witney, OX28 2EQDetachedFreehold£295,000
13 Feb 20262A, Pensclose, Witney, OX28 2EQDetachedFreehold£515,000
30 Jan 202628, Pensclose, Witney, OX28 2EQTerracedFreehold£260,000
18 Dec 202550, Pensclose, Witney, OX28 2EQDetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the OX28 2EQ postcode area, located within Witney East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for OX28 2EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryWood Green SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimaryMadley Brook Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryThe Blake Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX28 2EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX28 2EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miYour Coop FoodNorthfield Farm Lane, Witney, OX28 1UDWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.5 miCook Witney4 Mill Walk, witney, OX28 6FYWalking directions to Cook Witney

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Oxfordshire district.

Band A£1,711
Band B£1,997
Band C£2,282
Band D£2,567
Band E£3,137
Band F£3,708
Band G£4,278
Band H£5,134

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OX28 2EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Robertshaw

Witney East - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Charlie Maynard

Witney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWest OxfordshireE07000181
Parliamentary ConstituencyWitneyE14001591
WardWitney EastE05006649
ParishWitneyE04008335
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Witney EastE02006000
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Oxfordshire 008IE01032952
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about OX28 2EQ

Is OX28 2EQ (Witney East) safe?

The area around OX28 2EQ records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near OX28 2EQ?

The median sale price around OX28 2EQ in Witney East is £340,000 (about £383 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX28 2EQ?

There are 9 schools close to OX28 2EQ, including Wood Green School (Good), Madley Brook Community Primary School (Good) and The Blake Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around OX28 2EQ?

OX28 2EQ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,267 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX28 2EQ (Witney East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Witney covering OX28 2EQ is Charlie Maynard (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Robertshaw (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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