Postcode report
Is OX28 9SE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About OX28 9SE: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX28 9SE is a postcode in Witney South, West Oxfordshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OX28 9SE, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX28 9SE are health and housing, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for OX28 9SE is based on West Oxfordshire 008 Census 2021. It covers 11,775 residents, 3,379 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
Families checking schools near OX28 9SE can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OX28 9SE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OX28 9SE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about OX28 9SE
Is OX28 9SE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 16% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OX28 9SE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OX28 9SE?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near OX28 9SE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for OX28 9SE?
LocaleIQ matched OX28 9SE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX28 9SE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.