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OX28 3YU

Wadards Meadow

Witney East

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Detailed insights for OX28 3YU

Overview

Postcode OX28 3YU 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 4.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
51.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Witney East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,609 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Witney East has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.6%

Approximately 51.6% 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 3YU.

Flood risk

No risk

Witney East near OX28 3YU 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 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
4,351.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.71(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.27(-41%)
Public order
5.09(-16%)
Drugs
4.36(+58%)
Vehicle crime
4.36(+18%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
89.8%
Other White
15
5.88%
Bangladeshi
4
1.57%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.78%
Irish
2
0.78%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
32.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
22.38%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
52
41.94%
Owns outright
29
23.39%
Owns with a mortgage
19
15.32%
Social rents from council
12
9.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.26%
Total households: 124

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX28 3YU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX28 3YU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 2026135, Wadards Meadow, Witney, OX28 3YUTerracedFreehold£310,000
23 Oct 202579, Oxlease, Witney, OX28 3QYDetachedFreehold£500,000
25 Sept 202663, Wadards Meadow, Witney, OX28 3YHFlatsLeasehold£230,000
30 Apr 2026105, Wadards Meadow, Witney, OX28 3YHTerracedFreehold£342,500
30 Jun 2025104, Oxlease, Witney, OX28 3QUDetachedFreehold£395,000

Schools

In the OX28 3YU postcode area, located within Witney East, there are 5 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 3YU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryThe Blake Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miSecondaryWood Green SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX28 3YU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX28 3YU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressCogges Hill Road, West Oxfordshire, OX28 3XYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miCook Witney4 Mill Walk, witney, OX28 6FYWalking directions to Cook Witney
0.4 miWaitroseWest Oxfordshire, OX28 6ARWalking directions to Waitrose
0.5 miMahamsMarket Square, West Oxfordshire, OX28 6AAWalking directions to Mahams

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 3YU, 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 008BE01028811
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about OX28 3YU

Is OX28 3YU (Witney East) safe?

The area around OX28 3YU records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.

What is the average house price near OX28 3YU?

The median sale price around OX28 3YU 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 3YU?

There are 8 schools close to OX28 3YU, including The Blake Church of England Primary School (Good), St Mary's Church of England Infant School (Good) and Wood Green School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around OX28 3YU?

OX28 3YU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,609 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX28 3YU (Witney East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Witney covering OX28 3YU 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).