Crofters Mews is in Witney and in West Oxfordshire district. OX28 4AY is located in the Witney South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 2005-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crofters Mews, Witney, OX28 4AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX28 4AD, OX28 6AS, OX28 6BU, OX28 4DF, OX28 4ER, OX28 4AQ, OX28 6GA, OX8 7DL, OX28 6AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX28 4AY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 4AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 18.5% | 26.6% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 55.2% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 10.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 43.3% | 46.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35.6% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13.1% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 26.3% | 20.3% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 11.8% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 30.9% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 94.9% | 93.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 88% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 87.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crofters Mews was 87.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% higher than the Witney Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crofters Mews has the 18th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Witney Central and the 49th highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% 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 Crofters Mews, Witney, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-12-06 | £502,174 |
| 3 Crofters Mews, Witney, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £296,500 | 2012-02-29 | £511,677 |
| 3 Crofters Mews, Witney, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £285,000 | 2006-05-05 | £517,392 |
| 1 Crofters Mews, Witney, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £245,000 | 2006-03-17 | £456,222 |
| 4 Crofters Mews, Witney, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2006-03-01 | £582,880 |
OX28 4AY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OX28 4AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Batt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Corn Street , OX28 6DY | 4out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Emma's Primary School Burwell Drive , OX28 5JW | 3out of 4 | 554 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 | 626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Hill Community Primary School Moor Avenue , OX28 6NB | 2out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney Curbridge Road , OX28 5JZ | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green School Woodstock Road , OX28 1DX | 3out of 4 | 1,887 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 | 2,123 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School New Yatt Road , OX29 6TA | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cokethorpe School Cokethorpe Park , OX29 7PU | - not rated | 4,332 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA MAYA | 91 Corn Street, Witney | 69 yd | |
| The Edge At Lil's | 64A Corn Street, Witney | 169 yd | |
| Café Marada | 39 Corn Street, Witney | 193 yd | |
| Witney Snooker Pool And Darts Club | Unit 2-4, Eagle Industrial Estate | 275 yd | |
| Shaan Restaurant | 12 Corn Street, Witney | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horseshoes | 78 Corn Street, Witney | 113 yd | |
| The New Inn | 111 Corn Street, Witney | 137 yd | |
| Chequers | Chequers Inn, 47 Corn Street | 165 yd | |
| The Eagle Tavern | Eagle Tavern, 22 Corn Street | 305 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | Angel Inn, 42 Market Square | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza | 114 Corn Street, Witney | 97 yd | |
| Asia | 49 Corn Street, Witney | 165 yd | |
| Tarbouch Mezza House | 66 Corn Street, Witney | 169 yd | |
| American Pizza | 66 Corn Street, Witney | 169 yd | |
| The Water Margin | 152 Corn Street, Witney | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 9 - 11 High Street, Witney | 473 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 5, Marriotts Walk | 557 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | Unit 25, Woolgate Shopping Centre | 568 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Station Lane, Witney | 710 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, Witan Way | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Henry Box School CHURCH GREEN | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Palace Fitness Studio (Closed) Market Square | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Witney Artificial Turf Pitch Gordon Way | artificial grass pitch | 548 yd |
| Leys Recreation Ground PAVILION PAVILION THE LEYS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 635 yd |
| Windrush Leisure Centre WITAN WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Two Tone Health And Fitness (Closed) Station Lane | health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| Pirate Fitness UNIT 32 UNIT 32 BRIDGE STREET MILLS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 1,028 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.