OX28 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Madley Brook Lane, 1.1km from Newland in Witney. Administratively it sits within Witney East ward and the Witney constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OX28 1BU offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 £203k. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00169090 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MADLEY BROOK LANE, OX28 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MADLEY BROOK LANE, OX28 1BU.
248
35
£ 55,300 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX28 1BU 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 1BU is a young, economically active community — 67% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX28 1BU. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 203,750
2 sales · Mean £ 203,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX28 1BU 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
The Blake Church of England Primary School
Witney Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- New Peking Express0.4 km
- The Harbour0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Madley Park Community Cafe0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Combe6.4 km
- Finstock6.6 km
- Hanborough7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hazel Close0.0 km
- Hazel Close0.0 km
- Beech Grove0.2 km
- Beech Grove0.2 km
- Cedar Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX281BU · Data under Open Government Licence