Stow Avenue is in Witney and in West Oxfordshire district. OX28 5GR is located in the Witney West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stow Avenue, Witney, OX28 5GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX28 5FY, OX28 5GP, OX28 5GB, OX28 5FR, OX28 5FF, OX28 5FG, OX28 5FD, OX28 5FQ, OX28 5FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX28 5GR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.8% | 38.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 42.7% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 17.7% | 12.6% | -5.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 57.6% | 52.6% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 13.8% | 8.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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.
In the area around OX28 5GR this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 8.8% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 16.6% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 18% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 38% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96% | 94.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 89.2% | 84% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 11.6% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 84% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stow Avenue was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% lower than the Witney Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stow Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Witney Central and the 114th highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Stow Avenue, Witney, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-04-02 | £332,737 |
| 130 Stow Avenue, Witney, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-10-02 | £213,156 |
| 46 Stow Avenue, Witney, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-09-19 | £212,577 |
| 58 Stow Avenue, Witney, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-03-17 | £280,236 |
| 18 Stow Avenue, Witney, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-11-02 | £355,529 |
OX28 5GR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Witney Primary School Edington Road , OX28 5FZ | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney Curbridge Road , OX28 5JZ | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Church of England Primary School Isabelle Spencer Way , | - not rated | 738 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Emma's Primary School Burwell Drive , OX28 5JW | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Hill Community Primary School Moor Avenue , OX28 6NB | 2out of 4 | 1,455 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 | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green School Woodstock Road , OX28 1DX | 3out of 4 | 3,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School New Yatt Road , OX29 6TA | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School At the Bronze Barrow , Cedar Drive OX28 1AR | - not rated | 3,436 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cokethorpe School Cokethorpe Park , OX29 7PU | - not rated | 5,230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Village Witney | Village Centre, Coral Springs Way | 658 yd | |
| Oasis Family Church | Ceewood Hall, Fettiplace Road | 766 yd | |
| Witney Day Centre | Ceewood Hall, Fettiplace Road | 766 yd | |
| West Witney Bowls Club | Burford Road, Witney | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rowing Machine | Fettiplace Road, Witney | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | 2 Edington Square, Witney | 304 yd | |
| Completely Cotswolds | 21 Fettiplace Road, Witney | 723 yd | |
| The Cod Father (Fish And Chip Shop And Mobile Van) | 355B Thorney Leys, Witney | 815 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab And Pizza | 355 Thorney Leys, Witney | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 Edington Square, Witney | 304 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 - 3 Fettiplace Road, Witney | 723 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Crescent EDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 206 yd |
| West Witney Sports Ground BURFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 970 yd |
| Burwell Recreation Ground THORNEY LEYS | grass pitches | 993 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.