Liberty Close Witney, West Oxfordshire
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX28), about 60 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 43654465.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in West Oxfordshire costs £2,567 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Finstock, about 8 km (5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 91 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Windrush Medical Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 65 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4). Built: 2018 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in West Oxfordshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,567 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,711 | £1,997 | £2,282 | £2,567 | £3,137 | £3,708 | £4,278 | £5,134 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (66% of about 620 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 87 Corn Street Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6AS: up to 7 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 27 Market Square, Witney: up to 10 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Woodford Way Car Park, Woodford Way, Witney: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OX28 5DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX28 5JR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 91 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX28 5DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX28 5JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Finstock 1,140 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Combe (Oxon) 1,330 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Hanborough 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church View Road Witney | 90 m |
| Car parks | Woodford Way Carpark | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 76.5 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Windrush Medical Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Corn Street Dental Practice | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Witney Community Hospital | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Witney Police Station | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,120 m² | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 760 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.9 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Road Allotments 860 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Henry Box School, a listed building (Grade II*), 910 m (0.6 miles) east. 53 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Box School | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Butter cross | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Bishop of Winchester's Palace, 90m east of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| The remains of a medieval moated manor, priory, settlement and associated features, Cogges | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Maggots Grove | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| The Horseshoe | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Tub Hole | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Corner Hole | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Cogges Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Bangry Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for West Oxfordshire: see them on the West Oxfordshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 260 m | No published inspection |
| Queen Emma's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 370 m | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Witney Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tower Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Henry Box School | Secondary | 11–18 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Batt Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Windrush Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Blake Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millers Grange OX28 5HR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Stir Food Ltd - Queen Emma's Primary School OX28 5JW | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Next Thing Education Camps OX28 5JW | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Witney Day Centre OX28 5ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| The Rowing Machine OX28 5AR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Penguin Fish & Chips OX28 5LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Spar OX28 5LP | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Eastern Cuisine OX28 5LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Tesco Express OX28 5AP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Elm Close (32); On or near Mirfield Road (10); On or near Cornfield Close (7); On or near Fieldmere Close (6); On or near Liberty Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Stir Food Ltd - Queen Emma's Primary School (school/college/university, OX28 5JW) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 8 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
James Walker Mews · Fairfield Drive · Church View Road · Cornfield Close · Fieldmere Close · French Close · Walnut Close · Elm Close · Bramley Heights · Vale Road · Southlawn · Apley Way
All the streets in OX28 and across West Oxfordshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.