OX29 7HB is a sought-after residential area within the OX29 district of West Oxfordshire. Administratively it sits within Witney West ward and the Witney constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX29 7HB 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 7HB are sourced from Output Area E00185942 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX29 7HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX29 7HB.
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28
£ 59,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX29 7HB 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.
Area Character
With 41% social renting, OX29 7HB 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX29 7HB. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX29 7HB 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.
school Local Schools
Windrush Church of England Primary School
West Witney Primary School & Nursery
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Star Cafe0.3 km
- Texaco Service Station0.2 km
- West Witney Bowls Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Peking Chef0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Finstock7.7 km
- Ascott-Under-Wychwood9.0 km
- Charlbury9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Downs Road0.3 km
- Windrush Industrial Park0.4 km
- Downs Road0.4 km
- Network Point0.4 km
- Windrush Industrial Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX297HB · Data under Open Government Licence