Town Pop. 30,449

Living in Witney: Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Witney is 66/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 67/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That sits 16 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (84) and environment (80). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX28 postcode district.

66
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 996 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 352 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Shoplifting 213 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Public order 185 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 175 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
other 356 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 178 crimes
  2. 2 Market Square 84 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 56 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 97
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Ample 43
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 22

Services

Schools
63
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 16 within 4km
13Good
  • Madley Brook Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, WitneyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Queen Emma's Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Springfield SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Batt Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Blake Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Henry Box SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tower Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • West Witney Primary School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
61
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital10.5 mi
The Horton General Hospital18.5 mi
Great Western Hospital18.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,380 patients per GP
10dentists5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
84
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 653 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate63.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.6%Unemployed2%Retired23.1%Student3.1%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary25.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership64.7%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax West Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,711
B £1,997
C £2,282
D £2,567
E £3,137
F £3,708
G £4,278
H £5,134
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
47
Finstock 4.7 mi
Combe 5.3 mi
Hanborough 5.8 mi
J9 M40 13.9 mi
J9 M40 13.9 mi
J10 M40 16.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
95
Pubs & Bars Ample 27
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 30
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 16
Retail Shopping Ample 275
Takeaways Ample 30
Fitness Ample 16

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £345,000 237
Detached £530,000 49
Semi-detached £364,000 69
Terraced £325,000 72
Flat / Maisonette £218,000 47
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£188k £317k £449k £577k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ducklington 64 1.3 mi away ⇄
Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) 64 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hailey 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Delly End 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Minster Lovell 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hardwick (West Oxfordshire) 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
North Leigh 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ramsden 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brize Norton 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Leafield 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Finstock 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Brighthampton 52 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Witney a nice place to live?

Yes, Witney is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Witney is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Witney?

Witney has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 2,277 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Witney?

Among the top-rated schools in Witney are Madley Brook Community Primary School, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney and Queen Emma's Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Witney in total.

What are house prices like in Witney?

The current median house price in Witney is £345,000, around 21% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £530,000, semi-detached £364,000, terraced £325,000, flat £218,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 237 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Witney in context

See where Witney ranks among the best places to live in Oxfordshire

Postcode districts in Witney

OX28 68 ⇄
OX29 55 ⇄

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