Postcode Analysis West Oxfordshire, South East

DRAKE LANE, OX28 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAKE LANE, OX28 1BN.

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

302

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX28 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX28 1BN spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

OX28 1BN is a sought-after residential area on Drake Lane, 0.8km from Newland in Witney. Administratively it sits within Witney East ward and the Witney constituency.

The people who live in OX28 1BN are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00169101 (shared with 33 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 1BN. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.0%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

2 sales · Mean £ 325,000

Terraced

£ 310,000

2 sales · Mean £ 310,000

Flat

£ 90,000

1 sales · Mean £ 90,000

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

OX28 1BN has low crime rates — 19 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 theft11
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Madley Brook Community Primary School

Good293 pupils0.2 km
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Springfield School

Good109 pupils0.2 km
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Wood Green School

Good1221 pupils0.4 km
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The Blake Church of England Primary School

Good365 pupils1.1 km
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Witney Community Primary School

Inadequate219 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Three Pigeons1.0 km
  • The Griffin0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cambodian Cuisine0.7 km
  • Witney Mills Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Madley Park Community Cafe0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Combe6.8 km
  • Finstock6.9 km
  • Hanborough7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterford Road H&R0.1 km
  • Barleyfield Way H&R0.1 km
  • Cherry Tree Way0.2 km
  • The Bridge0.2 km
  • Co-op0.2 km