OX28 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Rowan Drive, 1.1km from Woodgreen in Witney. Administratively it sits within Witney East ward and the Witney constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX28, OX28 1BL offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 69% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for OX28 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00169087 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROWAN DRIVE, OX28 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWAN DRIVE, OX28 1BL.
314
35
£ 55,300 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX28 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OX28 1BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £320k, 69% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX28 1BL. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 315,000
3 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX28 1BL has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Madley Brook Community Primary School
Springfield School
Wood Green School
Witney Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- New Peking Express0.5 km
- The Harbour0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Madley Park Community Cafe0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Combe6.4 km
- Finstock6.4 km
- Hanborough7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Beech Grove0.0 km
- Beech Grove0.1 km
- Campion Way0.2 km
- Campion Way0.2 km
- Hazel Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX281BL · Data under Open Government Licence