Sign In Register

Witney, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Witney is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 29,103. Elevation: 285 ft (87 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
29,103 Population 112/sq mi density
285 ft Elevation 87 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
37.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$55,794 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,794 median income, 3.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$538,991 home value, $1,395/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Discover Witney, United Kingdom

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population29,103
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,794
Per Capita$55,794
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

F
Home Value$538,991
Rent$1,395
Ownership68.9%
Housing Units11,641

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain37.8 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation285 ft (87 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+55.5%

Community

Population29,103
Population Density112 / sq mi
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates51.7836°, -1.4854°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation37.8 inches (959 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$55,794
Median Age44.4 years

About Witney

Witney is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 29,103. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Witney has a population of 29,103 with a density of 112 people per square mile, spread across 260.7 square miles. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (5.9%), with 1.1% Black, 2.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.3% of residents. 5.5% of the population are veterans. 3.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

29,103
Total Population
112
People / sq mi
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above United Kingdom avg
260.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.3%
21% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.7%

Social Characteristics

Witney vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Witney is $55,794, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,794 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,073, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,648 business establishments. 35.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Witney vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,794
26% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$55,794
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)2,648

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.1%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home35.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Witney is $538,991, 91% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,395 (20% above the national average of $1,163). 68.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 11,641 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$538,991
91% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,395
20% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.9%
Owner-Occupied68.9%
Renter-Occupied31.1%
Housing Units11,641

Property Tax

Climate in Witney

Witney has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.1° 0.0
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 2.2° / 8.1° 0.0
Apr 9.5°C / 49°F 5° / 14° 0.0
May 12.6°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.3° 0.0
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 11° / 20° 0.0
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13° / 22.4° 0.0
Aug 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.3° 0.0
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.5° 0.0
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.7° 0.0
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 4.7° / 10.5° 0.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.6° / 7.9° 0.0
Witney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area260.7 sq mi (675.1 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates51.7836°N, 1.4854°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 94 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 118 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 141 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 126 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 56 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 142 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 117 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 129 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 28 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 145 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 129 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 144 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 121 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 122 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 116 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 113 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 115 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 117 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 129 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Witney has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (1.7").

View full weather details →
38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14% above the national average of 33.7%. 55.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.3%
14% above United Kingdom avg
High School+55.5%
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density112/sq mi
Total Area260.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.1%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home35.0%

Schools in Witney

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wood Green School - - - -
Witney Community Primary School - - - -
Springfield School - - - -
The Batt Church of England Primary School - - - -
West Witney Primary School & Nursery - - - -
Queen Emma's Primary School - - - -
Tower Hill Community Primary School - - - -
The Henry Box School - - - -
St Mary's Church of England Infant School - - - -
The King's School - - - -
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School - - - -
The Blake Church of England Primary School - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Witney

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Greatest Hits Radio - AAC+ 48 kbps
Mystery Train Radio americana, blues AAC 192 kbps
Incapable Staircase ambient, disco MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Brize Norton - AAC+ 64 kbps
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 128 kbps
LASER558 - MP3 128 kbps
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
itisnow Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cherwell - MP3 128 kbps
Windrush Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Kennet Radio - AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Witney

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abingdon County Hall Museum
Ashmolean Museum
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments
Bloxham Village Museum
Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred
Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred
Charlbury Museum
Chipping Norton Museum
Christ Church Picture Gallery
Cogges Manor Farm Museum
Combe Mill
Didcot Railway Centre
GWR Museum
History Hut
Museum of Oxford
Museum of the History of Science
Oxford Bus Museum
Oxford Illusion Museum
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Oxfordshire Museum
Pitt Rivers Museum
R112 Visitors Centre
Royal Army Chaplains' Museum
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
ST Lee Gallery and Treasury
Story Museum
Swinford Museum
The Sack House
The Signalling Centre
The Witney & District Museum
Tolsey Museum
Tom Brown's School Museum
Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre
Wellington Aviation Museum
Witney Blanket Hall

Libraries in Witney

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abingdon Library0.0
Adderbury Library0.0
All Souls College Library0.0
Badbury Park Library0.0
Badbury Park Library0.0
Balfour Library0.0
Balliol College Library0.0
Bampton Library0.0
Bodleian Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library & Griffith Institute0.0
Bodleian Humanities Library0.0
Bodleian Law Library0.0
Bodleian Library0.0
Botley Library0.0
Burford Library0.0
Burford Tolsey Archive0.0
Carterton Library0.0
Charlbury Community Centre0.0
Charlbury Library0.0
Chipping Norton Library0.0
Christ Church Library0.0
County Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
DCMT Library0.0
Deddington Library0.0
Didcot Libary0.0
Education Library0.0
Evnomia Chambers0.0
Eynsham Library0.0
Faringdon Library0.0
Gladstone Link0.0
Goodman Library0.0
Grove Library0.0
Harris Manchester College Library0.0
Hertford College Library0.0
Holdsworth Law Library0.0
Hook Norton Library0.0
Howard Piper Library0.0
Jackson Library0.0
Japanese Library0.0
John Moussouris Library0.0
Kathleen Major Library0.0
KB Chen China Centre Library0.0
Keble College Library0.0
Kuwait Library0.0
Lanier Theological Library0.0
Latin American Centre Library0.0
Laudian Library0.0
Lechlade Community Library & Visitor Information Centre0.0
Leopold Muller Memorial Library0.0
Library0.0
Library & Study Centre0.0
Liden Library0.0
Lincoln College Library0.0
Longwall Library0.0
McGowin Library0.0
Moreton-in-Marsh Library0.0
New College Library0.0
New Library, 10 Merton St.0.0
Nizami Ganjavi Library0.0
North Leigh Library0.0
Nuffield College Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Old Marston Library0.0
Old Warden's Lodgings0.0
Oriel College Library0.0
Oxford Westgate Library0.0
Pusey House Library0.0
Radcliffe Camera0.0
Radcliffe Science Library0.0
Regent's Park College Library0.0
Rewley House Continuing Education Library0.0
Sainsbury Library0.0
Sherardian Library of Plant Taxonomy0.0
Social Science Library0.0
Somerville College Library0.0
St Antony's College Library0.0
St Clare's Library0.0
St Edmund Hall Library0.0
Staircase 7/VII0.0
Stonesfield Library0.0
Summertown Library0.0
Taylor Institution0.0
The Library0.0
The Queen's College Library0.0
University College Library0.0
Upper and Lower Libraries0.0
Vere Harmsworth Library0.0
Wadham College Library0.0
Wantage Library0.0
War Memorial Library0.0
Weston Library0.0
Witney Library0.0
Wolfson College Library0.0
Wolfson Library0.0
Woodstock Library0.0
Worcester College Library0.0
Wychwoods Branch Library0.0
Wycliffe Hall Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Witney

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gloucester Green Market
Market Square
Number 31
South Oxford Farmers and Community Market
Summertown Farmers' Market
The Tolsey
The Village Market & Cafe
Wantage Town Market
Witney Car Boot Sale

Hotels in Witney

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Premier Inn
The Fleece
The Old Court Hotel
The Witney Hotel

Restaurants in Witney

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

asia
Bella Italia
Brets
Cambodian Cuisine at the Carpenters Arms
Dirty Bros
Peking Chef
PizzaExpress
San Marzano
Shaan
Suwanna
Thai Bangla
The Fleece
The Water Margin

Cafes in Witney

17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1863
Cafe Marada 39
Caffè Nero
Coffee#1
Coffeesmith
Costa
GAIL's
Huffkins
Hunters Cake Cafe
Moon Coffee
Shepherd's Stop
Starbucks
Starbucks
The Cogges Kitchen
The Edge Deli Ltd.
The Oasis
Witney Blanket Hall Pie Shop

Cinemas in Witney

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cineworld

Monuments in Witney

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Butter Cross

Clinics in Witney

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Community Endoscopy Service
Turning Point - Witney Hub

Dentists in Witney

8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

33 dental
Buttercross Dental Witney
Church Green Dental Practice
Corn Street Dental Practice
High Street Dental Practice
Witney Brace Place
witney dental practice
Witney Dental Unit

Veterinaries in Witney

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cogges Veterinary Surgery
Tremain Veterinary Group

Bus Stations in Witney

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stagecoach

Gas Stations in Witney

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Cannon Pool Service Station
Esso
Shell

Banks in Witney

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Halifax
HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
NatWest
Santander
TSB

Shopping Malls in Witney

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burwell Drive Shops
Marriotts Walk
Marriotts Walk
waterloo walk

Gyms in Witney

6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1170416009
PureGym
Windrush Kickboxing - Boxing Academy
Windrush Kickboxing - Boxing Academy
Witney Weights and Fitness
Yogalina Wellness Centre

Breweries in Witney

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hook Norton Brewery
Wychwood Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Witney

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Witney

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Witney

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Aston Down Airfield-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Bericote Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berry Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bitteswell Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brine Pits Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Camp Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Charlton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Claybrooke Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Colemore Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Witney

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Burwell Gift Shop
Witney Post Office

Treatment Centers in Witney

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gloucester House Rehabilitation Centre
The Avalon Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Witney

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
elm christian fellowship
Holy Trinity Church
Kingdom Hall
Lords Room
Methodist Church
Newlands Methodist Church
Oasis Family Church
Our Lady & St Hugh
saint john the evangelist
St John the Baptist
St Mary The Virgin
St. Mary's
Witney Congregational Church
Witney High Street Methodist Church
Witney Mosque (Elsharkawy Islamic Culture Centre)
Witney Mosque (Elsharkawy Islamic Culture Centre)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Witney.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Witney

What is the population of Witney?

Witney has a population of 29,103 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 260.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Witney expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,794, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $538,991 (91% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,395 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Witney?

Witney has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Witney?

Witney has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,073. There are 2,648 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Witney?

The median home value in Witney is $538,991. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,395. The homeownership rate is 68.9%.

How are the schools in Witney?

38.3% of adults in Witney hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 55.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Witney?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Witney is 5.9% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 2.3% Asian. 95.3% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 3.6% of residents have a disability.

Nearby Cities

Compare Witney with another city: