The Downs, Standlake, Witney
House prices, sold prices and local information for OX29 7SX, OX29 7SH, OX29 7TB.
At a glance
13 property sales on The Downs, Standlake, Witney have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 15 Jul 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £262,300. Average sale prices rose from £356,250 in 2016 to £565,000 in 2025 (+59%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Downs compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Downs has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all OX29 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £262,300 | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £501,250 | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Detached | 4 | £596,250 | 6 Apr 2023 |
Sold prices on The Downs
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downlake, The Downs OX29 7SH | 15 Jul 2025 | £695,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, The Downs OX29 7SX | 29 May 2025 | £435,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, The Downs OX29 7SX | 3 Nov 2023 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Ashbourne, The Downs OX29 7TB | 6 Apr 2023 | £680,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Downs OX29 7SX | 30 Sep 2022 | £307,999 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Walnut View, The Downs OX29 7SH | 25 Jun 2021 | £655,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, The Downs OX29 7SX | 12 Feb 2021 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Downs OX29 7SX | 21 Jan 2021 | £248,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Cherrington, The Downs OX29 7TB | 17 Jul 2020 | £515,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, The Downs OX29 7SX | 13 Dec 2019 | £238,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Driftwinds, The Downs OX29 7TB | 17 Oct 2017 | £535,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Downlake, The Downs OX29 7SH | 7 Dec 2016 | £475,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, The Downs OX29 7SX | 7 Sep 2016 | £237,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Downlake, The Downs | £475,000 (Dec 2016) → £695,000 (Jul 2025) | +46% over 9 yrs |
| 15, The Downs | £248,000 (Jan 2021) → £307,999 (Sep 2022) | +24% over 2 yrs |
| 13, The Downs | £237,500 (Sep 2016) → £238,000 (Dec 2019) | +0% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Downs
Crime
5 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Downs in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Downs is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge Flood alert area
- River Thames and tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock Flood alert area
- River Thames between Newbridge and Kings Lock above Oxford Flood warning area
- River Windrush at Rack End and Standlake including Northmoor and Newbridge Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near The Downs
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standlake Church of England Primary School 102 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Mulberry Bush School 24 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 5–12 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School 105 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Cokethorpe School 574 pupils | Other independent school | 4–18 | Report | 2.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Church Mill Close (opp, The Downs) 2 min walk
- Church Mill Close (adj, The Downs) 2 min walk
- Heyford Close (adj, Heyford Close) 2 min walk
- St Giles Church (o/s, The Downs) 4 min walk
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 622 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,481 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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