Witney (OX28) in Oxfordshire has demonstrated rental growth substantially outpacing capital appreciation, with rents rising at 4.4% annually over five years against property price growth of 1.3% CAGR. The postcode district ranks in the 99th percentile nationally on trajectory metrics, scoring 65.0/100, whilst remaining in the latent gentrification stage. Population growth has been modest at 1.7% over the same period. The divergence between rental and price growth suggests a rental-focused market dynamic, potentially reflecting demand from young professionals or families seeking accommodation in this Oxfordshire location. Current conditions indicate investors prioritising yield over capital gains should monitor further economic developments affecting the district.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.7% per year
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What's changing in Witney · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 3.3 points this month to 68/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
34 planning applications submitted in OX28 over the last six months, 1 change of use, 2 demolition.
- Certificate of lawfulness for the erection of a single storey rear extension and demolition of conservatory.Apr 2026 · Under consideration
- Erection of two storey side and rear extension, conversion of loft to create additional living space, and erection of front porch. Demolition of existing detached garage, and associated worksJan 2026 · Decided
- Conversion of storage area of loft to create second floor bathroom, including insertion of two rooflights in side (East) elevation, raise ceiling in main area of the loft to increase head height in existing bedroom together with changes to layout to form dressing area, and replacement of timber windows in existing rear dormers.Jun 2026 · pending
Witney (OX28) common questions
Is Witney up and coming?
Witney (OX28) has a trajectory score of 68/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 1% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 8.4 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Witney safe?
Witney has a safety score of 63/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Witney?
The average property price in Witney (OX28) is £412k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Witney?
The median monthly rent in Witney (OX28) is £1,261 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Witney?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Witney (OX29), Carterton (OX18), Woodstock (OX20), Oxford (OX2), Southampton (SO15). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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