Colwell Drive is in Witney and in West Oxfordshire district. OX28 5NQ is located in the Witney South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colwell Drive, Witney, OX28 5NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX28 5NJ, OX28 5JQ, OX28 5NB, OX28 5NH, OX28 5NL, OX28 5NF, OX28 5JJ, OX28 5NN, OX28 5LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX28 5NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 41.8% | 37.3% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 48.8% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 5.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 54.5% | 39.6% | -14.9% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 41% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 15% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 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 | 17.9% | 22.1% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 6.1% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 13.9% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 20.1% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 27.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.1% | 90% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 82.5% | 82.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 10.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 82.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colwell Drive was 180.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.8% higher than the Witney Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colwell Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Witney Central and the 12th highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Colwell Drive, Witney, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-12-13 | £422,083 |
| 76 Colwell Drive, Witney, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-03-20 | £301,677 |
| 38 Colwell Drive, Witney, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2023-08-18 | £358,291 |
| 46 Colwell Drive, Witney, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-08-24 | £338,383 |
| 70 Colwell Drive, Witney, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-11-25 | £272,862 |
OX28 5NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Emma's Primary School Burwell Drive , OX28 5JW | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney Curbridge Road , OX28 5JZ | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Batt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Corn Street , OX28 6DY | 4out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Witney Primary School Edington Road , OX28 5FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Controlled Infant School 19 Church Green , OX28 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,191 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 | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green School Woodstock Road , OX28 1DX | 3out of 4 | 2,717 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 | 2,934 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School New Yatt Road , OX29 6TA | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cokethorpe School Cokethorpe Park , OX29 7PU | - not rated | 4,020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurant | McDonalds, Ducklington Lane | 341 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | COSTA, Eastnor Place | 591 yd | |
| Witney Town Bowls Club | The Leys, Witney | 663 yd | |
| The Coffee Shed | Pavilion, The Leys | 731 yd | |
| Buttercup Bistro | Fernleigh Restaurant, Buttercross Lane | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | 111 Corn Street, Witney | 906 yd | |
| Chequers | Chequers Inn, 47 Corn Street | 979 yd | |
| The Three Horseshoes | 78 Corn Street, Witney | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragons Pearl | 133 Burwell Drive, Witney | 251 yd | |
| Eastern Cuisine - In-D Asian Kitchen | 127 Burwell Drive, Witney | 251 yd | |
| Penguin Fish & Chips | 125 Burwell Drive, Witney | 251 yd | |
| King Kebab | Mobile Catering Vehicle, Mick Partlett | 345 yd | |
| The Cod Father (Fish And Chip Shop And Mobile Van) | 355B Thorney Leys, Witney | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Station Lane, Witney | 345 yd | |
| Lidl | New Close Lane, Ducklington | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burwell Recreation Ground THORNEY LEYS | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Witney Artificial Turf Pitch Gordon Way | artificial grass pitch | 483 yd |
| Blakes Leisure Club DUCKLINGTON LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Leys Recreation Ground PAVILION PAVILION THE LEYS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 788 yd |
| The Henry Box School CHURCH GREEN | grass pitches | 864 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.