Living in Witney
Witney is a town in Oxfordshire.
Witney is a town. It is known for its strong high street.
Where is Witney?
- Type of place
- Town
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Region
- South East
- Nation
- England
Witney at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Expensive for the region
- Typical sale price: around £335k (median of 1,140 sales across the built-up area)
What Witney is known for
- Strong high street
Frequently asked questions
What is Witney like to live in?
Witney is a town. It is known for its strong high street. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 59.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Witney is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is expensive for the region.
What is Witney known for?
Witney is known for strong high street.
Is Witney good for families?
Families in Witney have 10 rated schools within reach. Police-recorded street crime was 59.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Witney is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Witney likely to suit?
Witney may suit people who value 10 rated schools within reach and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Witney?
Schools here perform strongly. Witney has 10 rated schools within reach.
Is Witney a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 59.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Witney is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Witney?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Witney?
Homes in Witney typically sell for around £335k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 1,140 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Witney?
Witney is a town in Oxfordshire, England.
See if Witney is a good match for you
Data last updated 2026-07-23.