Spring Close Witney, West Oxfordshire
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX28), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43600916.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2013 the median was £395,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Finstock, about 8.2 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Church Green, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 84 to 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Nuffield Health Centre, about 690 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 79 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £162,000 | £162,000 | £162,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2013 | SPRING HOUSE OX28 4AN | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 4 May 2005 | 6 OX28 4AN | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2001 | 1 OX28 4AN | Detached | £162,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 111 m². Most common: House, detached (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 (53% of about 950 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 1.0 km
- 87 Corn Street Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6AS: up to 7 homes, permissioned (400 m)
- 6 Church Green Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4AW: up to 5 homes, permissioned (400 m)
- 27 Market Square, Witney: up to 10 homes, permissioned (440 m)
- 1 Wesley Walk, Witney: up to 6 homes, permissioned (750 m)
- 43 Witney Road Ducklington Witney Oxfordshire OX29 7TX: up to 4 homes, permissioned (790 m)
- Woodford Way Car Park, Woodford Way, Witney: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (870 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 84 m and 86 m above sea level (85 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX28 4AL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| OX28 4AN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Finstock 1,140 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km |
| Combe (Oxon) 1,330 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km | |
| Hanborough 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m, 28 within 800 m; nearest Fernleigh Witney | 270 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Sainsbury's Witney Car Park | 540 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 700 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 77.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Nuffield Health Centre | 690 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 640 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Church Green Dental Practice | 340 m |
| Hospital | Witney Community Hospital | 770 m |
| Police station | Witney Police Station | 710 m |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m; nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m; nearest Church Green 7,130 m² | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Witney Lake and Country Park 20 ha | 640 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 800 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest The Leys 5.5 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Lakeside Allotments 1.9 ha | 780 m |
Within 800 m: 5 parks and gardens, 32 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Henry Box School, a listed building (Grade II*), 160 m north-east. 162 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 2 of them Grade I and 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Box School | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m north-east |
| The Old Rectory and Attached Wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m east |
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade I | 330 m east |
| Wychwood | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m north-east |
| Bishop of Winchester's Palace, 90m east of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 420 m east |
| Butter cross | Scheduled monument | 470 m north-east |
| The remains of a medieval moated manor, priory, settlement and associated features, Cogges | Scheduled monument | 930 m north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill | Hill | 1.7 km east |
| Queen Elizabeth's Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km east |
| Cogges Hill | Hill | 1.8 km east |
| Davis's Copse | Wood | 2.5 km south-west |
| The Horseshoe | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km north-west |
| Cherrytree Bottom | Valley | 4.4 km north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Henry Box School | Secondary | 11–18 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 420 m | No published inspection |
| The Batt Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Emma's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Tower Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Blake Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Witney Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ducklington Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| Wood Green School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witney Town Bowls Club OX28 4AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Stir Food Ltd - Henry Box School OX28 4AX | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Buttercup Bistro OX28 4DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Premier Inn Hotel OX28 4JF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| McDonald's Restaurant OX28 4JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2026 |
| Witney Weights And Fitness OX28 4DJ | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Joey's Snack Bar | Mobile caterer | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Witney Masonic Hall OX28 4AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2026 |
| St Mary's Church OX28 4AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2015 |
| Asia OX28 6BT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jul 2025 |
| The Hollybush OX28 6BT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Tesco Express OX28 4EJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Poundstretcher OX28 4EJ | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Fleece And Flagon Witney OX28 6BT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Rush OX28 4YR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Old Rectory Mews (22); On or near Henry Box Close (20); On or near Kingfisher Drive (16); On or near The Crofts (9); On or near Carriage Crescent (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 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 Shaan Restaurant (restaurant/cafe/canteen, OX28 6BL) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 28 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Willowbank · The Springs · Weavers Close · Carriage Crescent · Henry Box Close · Buttercross Lane · Highworth Place · The Crofts · Old Rectory Mews · The Leys · Kingfisher Drive · Saxon 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.