OX29 7BZ is a sought-after residential area on Sidney Smith Place in Witney. Administratively it sits within Witney West ward and the Witney constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX29, OX29 7BZ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, down 1.1% 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 7BZ are sourced from Output Area E00185871 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SIDNEY SMITH PLACE, OX29 7BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIDNEY SMITH PLACE, OX29 7BZ.
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37
£ 59,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX29 7BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX29 7BZ combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£279k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX29 7BZ. The average age is 37.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 281,995
6 sales · Mean £ 282,828
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX29 7BZ has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Windrush Church of England Primary School
West Witney Primary School & Nursery
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney
Queen Emma's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- West Witney Bowls Club0.9 km
- Richmond Village Witney0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Peking Chef0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Finstock8.4 km
- Ascott-Under-Wychwood9.9 km
- Charlbury10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Moggridge Walk0.2 km
- Moggridge Walk0.2 km
- Isabelle Spencer Way0.2 km
- Isabelle Spencer Way0.2 km
- De Havilland Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX297BZ · Data under Open Government Licence