Oxlease is in Witney and in West Oxfordshire district. OX28 3QX is located in the Witney East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oxlease, Witney, OX28 3QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX28 3QU, OX28 3YN, OX28 3FP, OX28 3QZ, OX28 3QY, OX28 3SY, OX28 3SW, OX28 3ST, OX28 3SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX28 3QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.9% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.1% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX28 3QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.6% | 29.7% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 55.3% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.9% | 45.5% | -14.4% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 35.2% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 14.8% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 13.3% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 13.7% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 17.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 37.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 91.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 91.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 91.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxlease was 27.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% lower than the Witney East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oxlease has the 12th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Witney East and the 117th lowest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oxlease, Witney, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-07-22 | £322,971 |
| 26 Oxlease, Witney, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-11-10 | £409,491 |
| 2 Oxlease, Witney, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-06-17 | £635,860 |
| 32 Oxlease, Witney, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-10-21 | £361,792 |
| 12 Oxlease, Witney, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-10-05 | £375,547 |
OX28 3QX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OX28 3QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blake Church of England Primary School Cogges Hill Road , Cogges OX28 3FR | 2out of 4 | 155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Controlled Infant School 19 Church Green , OX28 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Batt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Corn Street , OX28 6DY | 4out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madley Brook Community Primary School At the Bronze Barrow , Cedar Drive OX28 1AR | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Hill Community Primary School Moor Avenue , OX28 6NB | 2out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Henry Box School Church Green , OX28 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green School Woodstock Road , OX28 1DX | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield School At the Bronze Barrow , Cedar Drive OX28 1AR | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School New Yatt Road , OX29 6TA | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cokethorpe School Cokethorpe Park , OX29 7PU | - not rated | 3,730 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cogges Kitchen | Church Lane, Witney | 480 yd | |
| Cambodian Cuisine | The Carpenters Arms, 132 Newland | 552 yd | |
| Yellow Submarine Cafe | Windrush Leisure Centre, Witan Way | 762 yd | |
| Starbucks Witney-Sainsbury's | Starbucks At, Sainsbury Supermarket | 888 yd | |
| Coffeesmith | 1 Langdale Court, Witney | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Griffin | The Griffin Inn, 166 Newland | 552 yd | |
| Little Sandy's | 12 Langdale Court, Witney | 939 yd | |
| The Fleece Hotel | Fleece Hotel, 11 Church Green | 957 yd | |
| Company of Weavers | The Company Of Weavers, 31 Market Square | 980 yd | |
| Ye Olde Cross Keys | Cross Keys, 1 Market Square | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Palace | Unit 3, Neighbourhood Centre | 216 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet - Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, Witan Way | 923 yd | |
| T And C Kitchen | 56 Market Square, Witney | 1,018 yd | |
| Sandwich De Witney | 48 Market Square, Witney | 1,042 yd | |
| Smarts Fish & Chips - Take Away | 50 Market Square, Witney | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Neighbourhood Centre | 216 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | Unit 25, Woolgate Shopping Centre | 918 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, Witan Way | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Blake Church Of England Primary School COGGES HILL ROAD | 262 yd | |
| Windrush Leisure Centre WITAN WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| King George V Playing Field NEWLAND | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Two Tone Health And Fitness (Closed) Station Lane | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Palace Fitness Studio (Closed) Market Square | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Witney Mills Cricket Club NEWLAND | grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.