Postcode Analysis West Oxfordshire, South East

DOWNS ROAD, OX29 0RF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNS ROAD, OX29 0RF.

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

123

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 59,200 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX29 0RF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
workEmployment
7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 41% social renting, OX29 0RF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

OX29 0RF is a sought-after residential area on Downs Road in Witney. Administratively it sits within Witney West ward and the Witney constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OX29 0RF is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0RF are sourced from Output Area E00185942 (shared with 44 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 0RF. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

OX29 0RF has low crime rates — 8 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 offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Windrush Church of England Primary School

62 pupils1.1 km
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West Witney Primary School & Nursery

Good434 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • West Witney Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Star Cafe0.1 km
  • Texaco Service Station0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Finstock7.7 km
  • Ascott-Under-Wychwood8.9 km
  • Charlbury9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Downs Road0.2 km
  • Downs Road0.3 km
  • Network Point0.5 km