Witney: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Oxfordshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across OX28, OX29.
Witney DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Witney
The Witney rental market in Oxfordshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,825 pcm and rents up roughly 5.6% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across OX28, OX29.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Witney.
- StudioLow
- 1 bedHigh
- 2 bedVery high
- 3 bedHigh
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
24 days
Tenant demand
Very high
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Witney.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £747 | £8,964 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,422 | £17,064 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,778 | £21,336 |
| 3-bed house | £2,276 | £27,312 |
| 4-bed house | £2,934 | £35,208 |
Featured properties in Witney
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across OX28, OX29.
Buying in Witney
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£323,000
Price growth (1yr)
+2.5%
Buyer demand
High
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Witney face high competition with prices around £323,000 and growth of about 2.5% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Witney
With an average property price near £323,000 and gross yields around 6%, Witney offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 2.5% in the last year, and very high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.5/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Homes with parking
- 22 bed flats
- 3Furnished 1 bed flats
- 43 bed houses
Family living & schools in Witney
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witney Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Witney | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Witney Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Witney Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Witney Community College | Secondary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| The Witney Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
Family facilities
- Witney Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Witney
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Witney Brasserie
1.2 mi from Witney centre
Spice of Witney
1.4 mi from Witney centre
Bella Cucina
0.4 mi from Witney centre
The Garden Kitchen
2.3 mi from Witney centre
Witney Tandoori
0.5 mi from Witney centre
Coffee & Co, Witney
1.7 mi from Witney centre
Socialising in Witney
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Witney
0.7 mi from Witney centre
The Railway Tavern
1.7 mi from Witney centre
Vault Bar
2.3 mi from Witney centre
Witney Live Lounge
0.2 mi from Witney centre
The Riverside Inn
0.3 mi from Witney centre
Witney Shopping Centre
0.9 mi from Witney centre
Things to do in Witney
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Witney Sports & Fitness
0.6 mi from Witney centre
Witney Cricket Club
0.7 mi from Witney centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.6 mi from Witney centre
Witney Cinema
0.8 mi from Witney centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.6 mi from Witney centre
Witney Adventure Park
0.6 mi from Witney centre
Commuting from Witney
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 31 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 31 min |
| Reading | Train | 29 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 22 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 12 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 19 min |
Local developments in Witney
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Witney town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near OX28
Approved
Witney retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Witney
Verified contractors covering OX28, OX29 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Witney
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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View property photographersRenting & compliance in Witney
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Witney must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Oxfordshire.
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