West Oxfordshire: population and statistics
West Oxfordshire has a population of 121,412 (2025) across 714.4 km², or 170 people per km². It ranks 244 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 121,412 residents
- 714.4 km²
- 170 people/km²
West Oxfordshire in numbers
Population of West Oxfordshire over time
West Oxfordshire had 109,360 residents in 2015 and 121,412 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 112,534 |
| 2021 | 115,116 |
| 2022 | 117,058 |
| 2023 | 119,263 |
| 2024 | 120,826 |
| 2025 | 121,412 |
All indicators for West Oxfordshire
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | West Oxfordshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.9% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 113 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.4% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 177 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | West Oxfordshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 54,410 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 218 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 21.0% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 267 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 28.0% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 19 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 47,981 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 232 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.6% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 85 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 10.7% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 231 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 68.9% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 120 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.9% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 148 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.3% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 195 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £418,586 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 67 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 312 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | West Oxfordshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 65.8% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 267 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 9.0% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 108 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 10.1% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 49 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | West Oxfordshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 6,635 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 188 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 54.6 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 68 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,925 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 175 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £43,932 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 66 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | West Oxfordshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 88.1% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 5 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 1.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 345 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | West Oxfordshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 11.5% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 287 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, West Oxfordshire ranks 43 by population.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 88.1% in West Oxfordshire, compared with an average of 79.1% in South East and 75.6% across the UK.
Dwellings built since 2000: 28.0% in West Oxfordshire, compared with an average of 19.8% in South East and 18.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South East for “Households living in a house or bungalow”.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 100,059 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Oxford, 17.1 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Swindon (245,286 residents), 31 km away.
Business sectors: West Oxfordshire
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical16.9% ×1.2
- Construction13.8% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.9% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.9% ×1.3
- Manufacturing4.5% ×1.1
Where is West Oxfordshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of West Oxfordshire?
West Oxfordshire has 121,412 residents (2025), ranking 244 of 361 local authorities.
How big is West Oxfordshire?
West Oxfordshire covers 714.4 km², with a density of 170 people per km².
Is the population of West Oxfordshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of West Oxfordshire went from 109,360 to 121,412, a change of +11.0%.
Where is West Oxfordshire?
West Oxfordshire is in South East (region). Latitude 51.793, longitude −1.479.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for West Oxfordshire?
In West Oxfordshire, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 88.1% (2025-2026), ranking 5 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for West Oxfordshire?
In West Oxfordshire, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 28.0% (2026), ranking 19 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Which local authorities border West Oxfordshire?
The nearest to West Oxfordshire are Oxford (17 km), Vale of White Horse (22 km), Cherwell (23 km), Swindon (31 km), South Oxfordshire (34 km).