Area Info for Witney (Oxfordshire)

Witney, Oxfordshire, UK

Witney is a historic market town located in Oxfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 12 miles west of Oxford and is known for its rich history and traditional architecture. The town has a population of around 25,000 residents and serves as a local centre for shopping, education, and community activities.

History

Witney has a long history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The town was historically renowned for its wool and blanket making industry, which flourished during the medieval period. The presence of numerous historic buildings, including the Church of St Mary the Virgin, reflects its medieval heritage. The town's market charter was granted in the 13th century, establishing it as a centre for local trade.

Economy and Industry

Traditionally, Witney's economy was based on wool and blanket manufacturing, with the industry playing a significant role in its development. Today, the town has diversified its economy, with retail, manufacturing, and service sectors contributing to its prosperity. Witney is also known for its proximity to the Cotswolds, attracting tourists and visitors.

Transport

Witney is well-connected by road, with the A40 trunk road providing access to Oxford and the West Midlands. The town is served by bus services, and the nearest railway station is in Oxford, approximately 12 miles away. The town's infrastructure supports both local commuting and regional travel.

Education and Culture

The town offers a range of educational facilities, including primary and secondary schools. Witney also hosts various cultural events and community activities throughout the year, including markets, festivals, and local fairs. The Witney Music Festival and the Witney Arts Festival are notable events that celebrate local arts and culture.

Landmarks and Attractions

Key landmarks include the historic Church of St Mary the Virgin, Witney Woollen Museum, and the nearby Windrush Valley. The town's historic market square and traditional pubs also attract visitors. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.

Notable Features

Witney is known for its friendly community, historic charm, and scenic surroundings. Its traditional markets and local crafts, especially blanket making, remain an integral part of its identity. The town continues to balance its historic heritage with modern development.
Education
School
The Batt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.00 miles
Corn Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6DY
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Infant School0.16 miles
19 Church Green, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4AZ
The Henry Box School0.21 miles
Church Green, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4AX
Tower Hill Community Primary School0.46 miles
Moor Avenue, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6NB
Queen Emma's Primary School0.50 miles
Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5JW
The Blake Church of England Primary School0.51 miles
Cogges Hill Road, Cogges, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 3FR
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney0.75 miles
Curbridge Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5JZ
West Witney Primary School0.88 miles
Edington Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5FZ
Wood Green School0.88 miles
Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1DX
Witney Community Primary School0.98 miles
Hailey Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1HL
Springfield School1.01 miles
At the Bronze Barrow, Cedar Drive, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1AR
Madley Brook Community Primary School1.01 miles
At the Bronze Barrow, Cedar Drive, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1AR
The King's School1.15 miles
New Yatt Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6TA
Ducklington Primary School1.36 miles
Aston Road, Ducklington, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 7US
Hailey Church of England Primary School1.90 miles
Hailey, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 9UB
Cokethorpe School2.38 miles
Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 7PU
Health
Clinic
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Witney0.14 miles
16A High Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6HB
Nuffield Health Centre0.15 miles
Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JQ
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Witney0.25 miles
Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JS
Windrush Medical Practice0.25 miles
Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JS
Cogges Surgery Witney0.59 miles
Community Nursing Team based at Cogges Surgery, 12 Cogges Hill Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 3FS
Deer Park Medical Centre0.98 miles
6 Edington Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5YT
Station Point4.61 miles
Old Station Way, Eynsham, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4TL
Oxford Autism & Diagnostic Research Centre7.40 miles
Springhill Road, Begbroke, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1RX
Kidlington Health Centre8.83 miles
Exeter Close, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1AP
Talkingspace9.45 miles
Oxbridge Court, Osney Mead, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0ES
Jericho Health Centre9.60 miles
New Radcliffe House, Walton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6NW
Cavendish Imaging Oxford9.75 miles
69-71 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6PE
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Oxford9.93 miles
9 Westgate, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1NU
Faringdon Health Centre9.99 miles
Volunteer Way, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7YU
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Oxford10.15 miles
22 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4AH
Lifeline Project Ltd (Oxford)10.89 miles
Oxfordshire Recovery Service, The Old Music Hall, 106-108 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1JE
GP
Nuffield Health Centre0.15 miles
Nuffield Health Centre, Welch Way, Witney, OX28 6JQ
Windrush Medical Practice0.25 miles
Windrush Health Centre, Welch Way, Witney, Oxon, OX28 6JS
Cogges Surgery0.59 miles
Cogges Surgery, 12 Cogges Hill Road, Witney, Oxon, Oxfordshire, OX28 3FS
Deer Park Medical Centre0.98 miles
6 Edington Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5YT
Dr F C Clough And Partners4.47 miles
Broadshires Health Centre, Broadshires Way, Carterton, Oxon, OX18 1JA
Bampton Medical Practice4.68 miles
Bampton Surgery, Landells, Bampton, Bampton, Oxford, OX18 2LJ
Long Hanborough Surgery4.72 miles
56 Churchill Way, Long Hanborough, Oxford, OX29 8JL
Eynsham Medical Centre4.72 miles
Eynsham Medical Centre, Conduit Lane, Eynsham, Oxford, OX29 4QB
Bampton Medical Practice5.01 miles
Carterton Health Centre, Alvescot Road, Carterton, Carterton, Oxford, OX18 3LJ
Sheep Street Surgery Burford5.01 miles
Carterton Health Centre, 17 Alvescot Road, Carterton, OX18 3LJ
Charlbury Medical Centre6.22 miles
The Charlbury Medical Centre, Enstone Road, Charlbury, Chipping Norton, OX7 3PQ
Sheep Street Surgery Burford6.69 miles
Burford Surgery, 59 Sheep Street, Burford, Oxon, OX18 4LS
Woodstock Surgery7.09 miles
The Surgery, Park Lane, Woodstock, Oxford, OX20 1UD
The Wychwood Surgery7.21 miles
The Wychwood Surgery, Meadow Lane, Shipton Under Wychwood, Chipping Norton, OX7 6BW
Dr EHT Lumsden & Partners7.54 miles
The Village Hall, Appleton, Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5JS
Dr Pandher and Partners7.65 miles
Yarnton Medical Practice, Rutten Lane,Yarnton, kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1LT
Hospital
Witney Community Hospital0.25 miles
Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JJ
Abingdon Community Hospital11.18 miles
Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AG
John Radcliffe Hospital11.51 miles
John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9DU
Warneford Hospital11.55 miles
Warneford Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JX
Nuffield Health, The Manor Hospital, Oxford11.72 miles
Beech Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7RP
Churchill Hospital11.87 miles
Old Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LE
Fairford Hospital13.53 miles
The Croft,, GL7 4BB
Wantage Community Hospital13.76 miles
Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AS
Didcot Community Hospital15.77 miles
Wantage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0AG
Bicester Community Hospital16.06 miles
Piggy Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HT
North Cotswold Hospital16.66 miles
Stow Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0DS
Horton General Hospital19.68 miles
Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AL
Foscote Court (Banbury) Trust19.74 miles
Foscote Hospital, 2 Foscote Rise, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9XP
The Great Western Hospital19.89 miles
Marlborough Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6BB
Wallingford Community Hospital20.19 miles
Reading Road, Reading Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9DU
Ellen Badger Hospital20.37 miles
Stratford Road, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4AX
Pharmacy
Boots0.11 miles
2 - 8 High Street, Witney, OX28 6HA
Lloydspharmacy0.14 miles
24-26 High Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6HB
Rowlands Pharmacy0.15 miles
Nuffield Health Centre, Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JQ
Sainsbury's Pharmacy0.37 miles
Witan Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4FF
Lloydspharmacy0.59 miles
Cogges Surgery, 12 Cogges Hill Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 3FP
Boots0.99 miles
3 Edington Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5YP
Broadshire Pharmacy4.47 miles
Broadshires Health Centre, Broadshires Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1JA
Lloydspharmacy4.66 miles
64 Acre End Street, Eynsham, Oxfordshire, OX29 4PD
Bampton Health Care Ltd4.68 miles
Landells, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2LJ
Hanborough Pharmacy4.78 miles
56 Churchill Way, 56 Churchill Way, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8JL
Lloydspharmacy4.92 miles
4 Stretfield House, Alvescot Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3XZ
Lloydspharmacy4.93 miles
7 Burford Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3AG
Salts Medilink5.15 miles
Unit 8, Southill Business Park, Cornbury Park,Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3EW
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.13 miles
19 Market Street, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3PL
Reavley S&c6.62 miles
124 High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4QR
Woodstock Pharmacy7.10 miles
24 High Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1TF
Leisure
Park
EYNSHAM HALL (Grade II Listed)2.90 miles
WYCHWOOD4.67 miles
CORNBURY PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.35 miles
CHIMNEY MEADOWS5.99 miles
SALTWAY6.41 miles
BLENHEIM PALACE6.42 miles
BLENHEIM PALACE (Grade I Listed)6.45 miles
HINTON MANOR (Grade II Listed)6.73 miles
SHIPTON COURT (Grade II Listed)6.90 miles
THE JAPANESE GARDEN AT THE NEW HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)6.90 miles
BUCKLAND HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)7.19 miles
DITCHLEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)7.44 miles
YARNTON MANOR (Grade II Listed)7.61 miles
PUSEY HOUSE (Grade II Listed)8.03 miles
KIDDINGTON HALL (Grade II Listed)8.98 miles
COTHILL8.99 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Witney0.13 miles
Witney, OX28 6HW
Waitrose Witney0.15 miles
25 Woolgate Centre, Market Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6AR
M&S Witney0.20 miles
Unit 5 Marriott`s Close, Witney, OX28 6GW
Londis Shell Witney Service Station0.24 miles
Welch Way, Witney, OX28 6JL
Sainsbury's Witney0.37 miles
Witan Way, Witney, OX28 4FF
Lidl Witney0.42 miles
Ducklington Lane, Witney, OX28 4JF
Tesco Witney (Express)0.50 miles
Station Ln, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4EJ
SPAR Witney0.53 miles
Spar Store, Burwell Drive, Oxfordshire, OX28 5LP
Tesco Witney (Express)0.56 miles
2 The Neighbourhood Centre, Cogges Hill Rd, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 3XY
Tesco Witney (Express)0.70 miles
1-3 Fettiplace Rd, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5AP
Londis, Witney0.85 miles
107 Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HJ
Tesco Witney (Express)0.97 miles
Valence Crescent, 1 Edington Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5YP
SPAR Witney1.01 miles
Spar Store, 92 Hailey Road, Oxfordshire, OX28 1HQ
Co-op Witney1.07 miles
Madley Park, OX28 1UD
SPAR Witney2.64 miles
Spar Store, 4 Brize Norton Road, Oxfordshire, OX29 0SE
Londis Parkview Service Station2.94 miles
Burford Road, Witney, Burford Road
Transport
Airport
London Oxford Airport8.18 miles
Gloucestershire Airport30.26 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport40.33 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 247.25 miles
Birmingham International Airport47.34 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 147.38 miles
Southampton Airport57.89 miles
Bus Stop
Market Square (N)0.06 miles
Market Square (N)0.06 miles
Market Square (S)0.07 miles
Market Square (S)0.07 miles
Holloway Road (W)0.12 miles
Langdale Gate (W)0.12 miles
Holloway Road (E)0.14 miles
Welch Way (W)0.16 miles
Marriotts Walk (E)0.17 miles
Welch Way (E)0.17 miles
High Street (SW)0.19 miles
Waitrose Supermarket (W)0.21 miles
High Street (NE)0.23 miles
Gloucester Place DEL (W)0.30 miles
Bus Garage (E)0.31 miles
Witney Sainsburys DEL (N)0.32 miles
Ferry Port
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal61.49 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal61.58 miles
Railway Station
Finstock Rail Station4.79 miles
Combe (Oxon) Rail Station5.18 miles
Hanborough Rail Station5.61 miles
Charlbury Rail Station6.09 miles
Ascott-under-Wychwood Rail Station6.62 miles
Shipton Rail Station7.21 miles
Oxford Parkway Rail Station9.18 miles
Oxford Rail Station9.51 miles
Kingham Rail Station10.16 miles
Tackley Rail Station10.50 miles
Islip Rail Station11.01 miles
Heyford Rail Station12.29 miles
Radley Rail Station12.53 miles
Culham Rail Station14.00 miles
Appleford Rail Station14.48 miles
Didcot Parkway Rail Station15.89 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (OX28 6D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment303
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
22, RISSINGTON DRIVE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5FG		£462,500
2025-06-20
detached
freehold
7, ORCHARD WAY

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 4EP		£396,500
2025-06-20
semidetached
freehold
36, WILKINSON PLACE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 6JT		£86,000
2025-06-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
332, THORNEY LEYS

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5PD		£350,000
2025-05-23
semidetached
freehold
49A, COLWELL DRIVE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5NJ		£275,000
2025-05-13
terraced
freehold
35, THORNEY LEYS

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5BX		£275,000
2025-05-06
terraced
freehold
22, SOUTH LAWN

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5HU		£410,000
2025-04-16
semidetached
freehold
12, RALEGH CRESCENT

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5FD		£431,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
22, BURWELL MEADOW

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5JQ		£200,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
14, FAIRFIELD DRIVE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5LB		£388,500
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
29, BURWELL MEADOW

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5JG		£480,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
59, THORNEY LEYS

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5BX		£520,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
VILLAGE CENTRE (SUITE 34), CORAL SPRINGS WAY
RICHMOND VILLAGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5DG		£325,000
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
491, THORNEY LEYS

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5NR		£375,000
2025-03-20
semidetached
freehold
25, FARMINGTON DRIVE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5GH		£285,000
2025-03-18
semidetached
freehold
1A, FRENCH CLOSE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5JP		£345,000
2025-03-07
semidetached
freehold
147A, BURWELL DRIVE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5LP		£450,000
2024-12-18
semidetached
freehold
TUCKERS COURT (54), CORAL SPRINGS WAY
RICHMOND VILLAGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5DG		£554,500
2024-12-10
flatmaisonette
leasehold
183, THORNEY LEYS

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5PA		£509,500
2024-11-29
detached
freehold
22, MOUNTFIELD ROAD

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5LU		£340,000
2024-11-06
semidetached
freehold
23, DAVENPORT ROAD

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 6EL		£570,000
2024-09-12
semidetached
freehold
11, WEAVERS CLOSE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 4TE		£345,000
2024-08-21
terraced
freehold
202, THORNEY LEYS

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5NZ		£295,000
2024-08-16
semidetached
freehold
68, BARRINGTON CLOSE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5FL		£555,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
185, QUEEN EMMAS DYKE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 4EU		£265,000
2025-03-19
terraced
freehold
17, FARMINGTON DRIVE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5GH		£190,000
2025-03-14
semidetached
freehold
31, CAMPDEN CLOSE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5YH		£275,000
2025-03-14
terraced
freehold
312, THORNEY LEYS

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5PB		£315,000
2025-03-07
semidetached
freehold
25, COTSWOLD MEADOW

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5FA		£338,000
2025-03-06
semidetached
freehold
178, CORN STREET

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 6BY		£387,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
4, BURWELL MEADOW

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5JQ		£265,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
25, DUCKLINGTON LANE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5JD		£473,000
2025-02-27
semidetached
freehold
36, CAMPDEN CLOSE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5YH		£290,000
2025-02-26
terraced
freehold
81, COLWELL DRIVE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5NN		£376,000
2025-02-21
semidetached
freehold
166, COLWELL DRIVE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5NN		£335,000
2025-02-21
semidetached
freehold
17, FARMHOUSE MEADOW

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5NX		£230,000
2025-02-18
flatmaisonette
leasehold
85, COLWELL DRIVE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5NN		£345,000
2025-02-14
semidetached
freehold
27, THE CROFTS

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 4AQ		£420,000
2025-02-07
semidetached
freehold
162, BURWELL DRIVE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5NA		£325,000
2025-02-04
terraced
freehold
65, FARMINGTON DRIVE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5GH		£200,000
2025-01-31
terraced
freehold
144, CORN STREET

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 6BY		£467,500
2025-01-31
terraced
freehold
33, BLENHEIM DRIVE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5LN		£305,000
2025-01-31
detached
freehold
62, WILKINSON PLACE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 6JT		£440,000
2025-01-23
detached
freehold
3, CRUNDEL RISE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 6LY		£400,000
2025-01-06
detached
freehold
69, MOORLAND ROAD

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 6LT		£406,000
2025-01-03
terraced
freehold
111, BARRINGTON CLOSE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5FJ		£316,000
2024-10-30
terraced
freehold
170, COLWELL DRIVE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5NN		£355,000
2024-10-24
semidetached
freehold
40, TOWER HILL

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 5ES		£247,500
2024-07-01
terraced
freehold
62, THE CROFTS

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 4AE		£349,000
2025-01-17
terraced
freehold
12, BEECHGATE

WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX28 4JL		£160,000
2025-01-10
flatmaisonette
leasehold
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