Postcode Analysis West Oxfordshire, South East

BIRCH GROVE, OX28 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH GROVE, OX28 1AN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

319

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

OX28 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.7% year-on-year.

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

OX28 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Birch Grove, 1.0km from Newland in Witney. Administratively it sits within Witney East ward and the Witney constituency.

OX28 1AN is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, up 10.7% 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 OX28 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00169088 (shared with 9 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 OX28 1AN. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

Terraced

£ 342,500

2 sales · Mean £ 342,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX28 1AN has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Madley Brook Community Primary School

Good293 pupils0.3 km
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Springfield School

Good109 pupils0.3 km
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Wood Green School

Good1221 pupils0.6 km
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The Blake Church of England Primary School

Good365 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • New Peking Express0.2 km
  • The Harbour0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Griffin1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cambodian Cuisine1.0 km
  • Madley Park Community Cafe0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Combe6.6 km
  • Finstock6.8 km
  • Hanborough7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bridge0.1 km
  • Cherry Tree Way0.1 km
  • Cherry Tree Way0.1 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Cedar Drive0.2 km