OX29 8HQ is a sought-after residential area on Witney Road, 0.9km from Freeland in Freeland. Administratively it sits within Freeland and Hanborough ward and the Witney constituency.
For serious buyers, OX29 8HQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £585k, down 24.8% 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 8HQ are sourced from Output Area E00146637 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WITNEY ROAD, OX29 8HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITNEY ROAD, OX29 8HQ.
360
50
£ 60,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX29 8HQ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. OX29 8HQ's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £585k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 24.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX29 8HQ. The average age is 49.7. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 783,750
6 sales · Mean £ 792,916
Flat
£ 180,000
7 sales · Mean £ 178,421
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
OX29 8HQ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Freeland Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hillmotts Fitness0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- A & J Catering0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Combe1.9 km
- Hanborough2.8 km
- Finstock5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Freeland Turn0.3 km
- Freeland Turn0.3 km
- Freeland Turn0.3 km
- Freeland Turn0.4 km
- Garage0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: OX298HQ · Data under Open Government Licence