Postcode Analysis West Oxfordshire, South East

WITNEY ROAD, OX29 8HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITNEY ROAD, OX29 8HQ.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 60,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX29 8HQ 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.

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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. OX29 8HQ's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £585k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 24.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX29 8HQ is a sought-after residential area on Witney Road, 0.9km from Freeland in Freeland. Administratively it sits within Freeland and Hanborough ward and the Witney constituency.

For serious buyers, OX29 8HQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £585k, down 24.8% year-on-year. 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 OX29 8HQ are sourced from Output Area E00146637 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX29 8HQ. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 783,750

6 sales · Mean £ 792,916

Flat

£ 180,000

7 sales · Mean £ 178,421

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

OX29 8HQ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Freeland Church of England Primary School

Good151 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hillmotts Fitness0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • A & J Catering0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Combe1.9 km
  • Hanborough2.8 km
  • Finstock5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Freeland Turn0.3 km
  • Freeland Turn0.3 km
  • Freeland Turn0.3 km
  • Freeland Turn0.4 km
  • Garage0.5 km