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OX28 4DZ

Buttercross Lane

Witney South

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Detailed insights for OX28 4DZ

Overview

Postcode OX28 4DZ is located in an urban city, within the Witney South area of West Oxfordshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Witney Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Witney Central is £52,676 per year. The median sale price in Witney South is £318,700 (around £385 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £367,500. The nearest station is Finstock, about 5.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Witney Lake and Country Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Witney Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,415 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Witney Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.4%

Approximately 22.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Witney Central is £52,676 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX28 4DZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Witney Central near OX28 4DZ 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 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX28 4DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWitney Lake and Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Witney Lake and Country Park
0.3 miChurch GreenSmallWalking directions to Church Green

Area Profile

Population
207
Population density
2,336.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.53(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.54(+91%)
Shoplifting
11.51(+44%)
Public order
6.28(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.18(-35%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
82.93%
Other White
12
5.85%
African
6
2.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.95%
Irish
4
1.95%
Total population: 205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
43.2%
No qualifications
38
22.49%
Level 3 (A level)
19
11.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
9.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
6.51%
Total 16+ residents: 169

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
42.24%
Other social rented
23
19.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.38%
Owns with a mortgage
12
10.34%
Shared ownership
7
6.03%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Witney South

Median price: £318,700
Price per sq ft: £385
Sales (last 12 months): 73
Typical range (middle 50%): £220K – £368K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £318,700 (about £385 per square foot) in Witney South area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £620,020.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£410,000£465
Semi-Detached23£367,500£391
Terraced27£315,000£416
Flats20£187,500£340

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Witney South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witney South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£363,000£206,250£282,500£311,000
2017£390,000£250,000£290,000£280,000
2018£450,000£197,950£290,000£303,750
2019£482,500£150,000£300,000£280,000
2020£375,000£216,000£327,500£283,000
2021£428,000£204,000£295,000£288,500
2022£455,000£245,000£372,500£315,000
2023£475,000£220,000£371,500£308,000
2024£420,000£220,000£345,000£315,000
2025£387,500£220,000£345,000£341,500
2026£492,510£179,000£350,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witney South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witney South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281£333£298£344
2017£340£361£337£326
2018£402£344£334£351
2019£341£324£340£346
2020£342£287£324£356
2021£344£317£350£351
2022£409£357£344£388
2023£398£336£377£372
2024£406£315£377£369
2025£383£345£368£410
2026£529£315£392£398
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witney South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX28 4DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX28 4DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 2026Flat 70, Fernleigh, Buttercross Lane, Witney, OX28 4DZFlatsLeasehold£179,000
11 May 2026Flat 63, Fernleigh, Buttercross Lane, Witney, OX28 4DZFlatsLeasehold£170,000
13 Mar 2026Flat 79, Fernleigh, Buttercross Lane, Witney, OX28 4DZFlatsLeasehold£190,000
27 Nov 2025Flat 33, Fernleigh, Buttercross Lane, Witney, OX28 4DZFlatsLeasehold£225,500
28 Aug 2025Flat 55, Fernleigh, Buttercross Lane, Witney, OX28 4DZFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the OX28 4DZ postcode area, located within Witney Central, there are 7 primary and 1 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 4DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryThe Henry Box SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryThe Batt Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX28 4DZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX28 4DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miKFFWitan Park, Witney, OX28 4YQWalking directions to KFF
0.2 miSainsbury'sWitan Way, West Oxfordshire, OX28 4FFWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miTesco ExpressStation Lane, Witney, OX28 4EJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLittle WaitroseDucklington Lane, West Oxfordshire, OX28 4TTWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.4 miSue Shop53 Market Square, Witney, OX28 6AFWalking directions to Sue Shop

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 4DZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jack Treloar

Witney South - 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 SouthE05006651
ParishWitneyE04008335
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Witney CentralE02006002
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Oxfordshire 010FE01028819
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2015-05-01

Frequently asked questions about OX28 4DZ

Is OX28 4DZ (Witney Central) safe?

The area around OX28 4DZ records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near OX28 4DZ?

The median sale price around OX28 4DZ in Witney South is £318,700 (about £385 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX28 4DZ?

There are 8 schools close to OX28 4DZ, including The Henry Box School (Good), St Mary's Church of England Infant School (Good) and The Batt 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 4DZ?

OX28 4DZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,415 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX28 4DZ (Witney Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Witney covering OX28 4DZ is Charlie Maynard (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Treloar (Conservative and Unionist Party).