What OX28 covers
OX28 is the Witney town postcode — West Oxfordshire's largest and most commercially active town. The villages to the west and north of Witney (Eynsham, Long Hanborough, North Leigh, Stonesfield) use OX29. OX28 is the core Witney address for property searches, school registrations, and services.
Witney is known for its historic blanket-making industry (now defunct but still part of local identity), a well-preserved Georgian town centre, and a strong community of families who have moved from Oxford for space and value.
Property market
| Type | Avg price |
|---|---|
| All types (average) | ~£452,000 |
| Flat | ~£227,000 |
| Terraced | ~£338,000 |
| Semi-detached | ~£432,000 |
| Detached | ~£531,000 |
Source: Enterprise Oxfordshire / Rightmove data. Figures are indicative; verify with a local agent.
Witney's average is above Bicester and Banbury, reflecting the Cotswold character premium. However, detached houses at ~£531k represent significantly more space and character than you'd get in Oxford City for the same budget. The no-rail discount is real — buyers accept the trade-off in exchange for a stronger sense of place.
Rents
| Bedrooms | Avg PCM |
|---|---|
| 1 bed | ~£1,150 |
| 2 bed | ~£1,318 |
| 4 bed | ~£2,750 |
Transport
- No direct rail — Witney has no station. This is the principal trade-off for buyers.
- Hanborough station (5 miles east) — GWR to Oxford (10 min) and London Paddington (64 min); useful park-and-ride-style commute
- Oxford city — 28 min by car; regular bus services (S1/X9) taking 35–50 min
- A40 — the main Oxford–Witney corridor; traffic can be heavy at peak times
- Charlbury station (8 miles north) — GWR to Oxford and Paddington; alternative for north Witney buyers
Who it suits
- Oxford workers willing to drive — 28 min commute is manageable; many Witney residents work at Oxford Brookes, the hospitals, or the University
- Families wanting Cotswold character — stone buildings, markets, community events, and good secondary schools
- Remote workers — Witney offers a high quality of life and fast broadband; the commute question largely disappears if you're 2–3 days in Oxford per week
- Abbott Diabetes Care employees — major Witney employer; walking distance from the town centre
- Buyers comparing with Carterton — Witney is ~30% more expensive but offers significantly more character and amenities; see comparison →