Riverside Gardens, Witney, OX28 6DD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX28 6DD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	59.4%	53.3%	-6.1%	51.0%	2.3%
Male	40.6%	46.7%	6.1%	49.0%	-2.3%

Partnership Status

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	40.8%	40.8%	0.0%	37.9%	2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	24.9%	27.9%	3.0%	44.2%	-16.3%
Married: Same sex	2%	1.3%	-0.7%	0.3%	1.0%
Separated	2.5%	5.6%	3.1%	2.2%	3.4%
Divorced	10%	10.3%	0.3%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	19.9%	14.2%	-5.7%	6.1%	8.1%

Health

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	42%	43%	1.0%	48.4%	-5.4%
Good health	35.6%	34%	-1.6%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	17.8%	19.3%	1.5%	12.7%	6.6%
Bad health	4.1%	2.5%	-1.6%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	21.9%	16.9%	-5.0%	18.2%	-1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9%	13.9%	4.9%	9.6%	4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	8.7%	-5.2%	13.4%	-4.7%
Apprenticeship	4%	5.6%	1.6%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	19.9%	9.5%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	32.8%	31.6%	-1.2%	33.8%	-2.2%
Other	8%	3.5%	-4.5%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	1.1%	0.1%
Indian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	2.5%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.7%	90.7%	-7.0%	81.4%	9.3%
Roma	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.6% 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	87.2%	80.6%	-6.6%	83.2%	-2.6%
European Union	6.4%	13.4%	7.0%	6.1%	7.3%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.9%	2.8%	1.9%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2%	1.1%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.3%	1.2%	-1.1%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.8%	82.6%	-3.2%	83.2%	-0.6%
10+ Years	2.7%	7.9%	5.2%	9.8%	-1.9%
5-10 Years	3.7%	4.1%	0.4%	2.9%	1.2%
2-5 Years	4.1%	2.9%	-1.2%	2.2%	0.7%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	2.5%	-1.2%	1.9%	0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.9%	76.7%	-2.8%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Romania	3.7%	0.9%	2.8%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.6%	37.2%	5.4%
Christian	50.4%	46.2%	4.2%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Riverside Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside Gardens was 44.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% lower than the Witney Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Riverside Gardens has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Witney Central and the 147th highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 276.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in OX28 6DD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Riverside Gardens are based on 85 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Oxfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Riverside Gardens, Witney, OX28 6DD

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX28 6DD

Average Price
£188,790

Semi-Detached
£235,988

Terraced
£277,928

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£177,155

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Riverside Gardens

Average Price
£204,758

Semi-Detached
£255,993

Terraced
£276,809

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£196,860

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Riverside GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Riverside Gardens, Witney, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-11-25	£164,491
14 Riverside Gardens, Witney, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2024-06-05	£138,571
1 Riverside Gardens, Witney, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2024-01-29	£142,947
19 Riverside Gardens, Witney, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-01-24	£173,579
9 Riverside Gardens, Witney, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£105,000	2024-01-09	£107,211

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX28 6DD

Employment

OX28 6DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6DD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	81
Part-Time Employee	15
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Manufacturing	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Education	10
Construction	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Other	5
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Administrative and support service activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tower Hill Community Primary School Moor Avenue , OX28 6NB	2out of 4	566 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Batt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Corn Street , OX28 6DY	4out of 4	721 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	976 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Witney Community Primary School Hailey Road , OX28 1HL	3out of 4	1,004 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Blake Church of England Primary School Cogges Hill Road , Cogges OX28 3FR	2out of 4	1,212 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Henry Box School Church Green , OX28 4AX	3out of 4	1,096 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wood Green School Woodstock Road , OX28 1DX	3out of 4	1,173 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The King's School New Yatt Road , OX29 6TA	- not rated	1,383 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springfield School At the Bronze Barrow , Cedar Drive OX28 1AR	- not rated	1,437 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cokethorpe School Cokethorpe Park , OX29 7PU	- not rated	4,819 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Welcome Church	Welcome Evangelical Church, High Street	232 yd
The Blanket Hall	100 High Street, Witney	232 yd
San Marzano	70 High Street, Witney	272 yd
The Edge Eatery	62A High Street, Witney	295 yd
OXON BBQ RESTAURANT CHICKEN AND PIZZA	68 High Street, Witney	299 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Windrush Club	106B High Street, Witney	193 yd
The Elm Tree	21 West End, Witney	291 yd
Community Meal, High Street Methodist Church	28B High Street, Witney	449 yd
The Royal Oak	Royal Oak, 17 High Street	474 yd
The Three Pigeons	The Three Pigeons Inn, 31 Woodgreen	528 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
ADS Pizza	39A High Street, Witney	330 yd
Curry Paradise	39 High Street, Witney	335 yd
Subway	13 Marriotts Walk, Witney	364 yd
Greggs	Unit 4, 5 Welch Way	415 yd
Sandwich De Witney	48 Market Square, Witney	624 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	Unit 5, Marriotts Walk	326 yd
Co-op	9 - 11 High Street, Witney	474 yd
Waitrose Limited	Unit 25, Woolgate Shopping Centre	603 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pirate Fitness UNIT 32 UNIT 32 BRIDGE STREET MILLS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE	health and fitness suite	252 yd
Witney Mills Cricket Club NEWLAND	grass pitches	475 yd
Palace Fitness Studio (Closed) Market Square	health and fitness suite	744 yd
Windrush Leisure Centre WITAN WAY	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	805 yd
King George V Playing Field NEWLAND	grass pitches	851 yd
The Henry Box School CHURCH GREEN	grass pitches	1,054 yd
Wood Green School WOODSTOCK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,080 yd
Wood Green School Pitches WOODSTOCK ROAD	grass pitches	1,080 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	79.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	79.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	79.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.