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Care homes in Witney

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There are 10 care homes in and around Witney on AskBart. 80% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,374 a week, while Oxfordshire usually pays £1,184. The largest is Cedar Court Care Home, with 63 beds.

care homes
10
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
80%
typical residential fee
£1,374/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Oxfordshire council pays
£1,184/wk

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Witney

Care homes in Witney (10)

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5 in Witney, 5 more within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Beech Court Nursing HomeGood · Sept 2018On request266.6 mi—4.9 mi
Cedar Court Care HomeGood · May 2022On request6311.9 mi—0.4 mi
Merryfield House Nursing HomeGood · Dec 2017On request2411.2 mi—0.8 mi
Middletown Grange Care HomeGood£1,3905611.9 mi—1.7 mi
Mill House Care HomeGood£1,2243411.3 mi—0.4 mi
Millers Grange Care HomeGood£1,5495212.3 mi—0.9 mi
Newland House Care HomeGood£1,2502811.1 mi—0.4 mi
OSJCT Madley Park HouseGood · Sept 2021£1,3356010.6 mi—1.2 mi
Richmond Village WitneyRequires improvement · Apr 2025On request6312.4 mi—1.1 mi
Witney Richmond Villages Care HomeRequires improvement£1,4956312.4 mi—1.2 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Witney in numbers

80% of Witney’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%. Based on 10 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Witney costs about £1,374/week, while Oxfordshire’s published usual rate is around £1,184/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £190/week (about £9,880/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed10
Rated Good or Outstanding8 of 10 (80%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Average published weekly fee£1,374
Oxfordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,184
LargestCedar Court Care Home (63 beds)
Most recently inspectedRichmond Village Witney (December 2022)
Homes by care typeResidential 6 · Nursing 6 · Dementia 6 · Respite 6
Average house price, West Oxfordshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£416,425
Good8
Requires improvement2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Witney£1,374/wk
  • Nursing, Witney£1,339/wk
  • Dementia, Witney£1,404/wk
  • West Oxfordshire average£1,386/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Oxfordshire usual rate£1,184/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across West Oxfordshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Oxfordshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in West Oxfordshire

The average house price in West Oxfordshire is £416,425, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£416,425
Detached
£655,215
Semi-detached
£410,068
Terraced
£335,070
Flats & maisonettes
£211,622

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Witney

Witney is a South East market town with a population profile slightly younger than the national retirement average, offering solid everyday services and a good range of parks and social venues. It suits those wanting accessible small-town living without a dedicated retirement hub, and who have family or transport links nearby.

  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 46% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

131 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime52
  • Shoplifting17
  • Public order16
  • Anti-social behaviour14
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Witney

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Witney Day Centre

To promote the relief of persons over 60 years of age by the provision of day care services for the benefit of persons living in Witney and surrounding areas.

0.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1181214)
Charity

Eynsham Day Centre

We provide a weekly service (Mondays) for the elderly of our community. Members enjoy meeting with each other and participating in a variety of activities (see website eynshamdaycentre.com). The…

4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1182282)
Charity

Hanborough and District Day Centre

We provide one day a week where elderly people come and enjoy a day companionship and entertainment, We supply morning refreshments, lunch, games entertainment and occasional outings

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1026064)
Charity

Stonesfield Lunch Club

To provide relief for elderly and disabled people living in Stonesfield and Fawler in particular by the provision of a luncheon club and social facilities.

5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1066408)
Charity

Carterton Day Centre for the Elderly Ltd

Providing activities for senior citizens

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1116592)

Witney: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+63.4%
Projected change in West Oxfordshire, 2025 to 2035 (4,160 to 6,797). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+27.9%
Projected change in West Oxfordshire, 2025 to 2035 (27,692 to 35,431). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
4
Nearest: Boots (0 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
10
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–10 out of 10
Where the 19 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 5 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Witney

  • Lawrence Home Nursing Team · 10.6 milesCQC Good (report published June 2023). CQC page
  • Kate's Home Nursing · 13.5 milesCQC Requires improvement (report published April 2022). CQC page

Hospitals near Witney

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Witney a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Witney

Witney is a practical choice for later-life living if you value everyday convenience and green space over a purpose-built retirement community. The town has 5 supermarkets, 12 parks and 4 allotments, plus 31 restaurants and cafes and 26 pubs and bars for social life. However, at 18.3% of residents aged 65+, it's slightly less established as a retirement destination than the national average of 18.6%. It suits active retirees seeking a town-centre base rather than a planned scheme, and those with strong local family ties.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You will need to confirm GP surgeries and pharmacy provision locally; proximity to hospital care depends on your exact location within or near Witney and links to larger South East hospitals.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 131 offences, with violent crime, shoplifting and public order issues most common. Consider how this compares to your own risk tolerance.
  • Family & connection: Witney's younger-than-average retirement profile means fewer age-peer groups; weigh carefully whether family, friends or your own social networks in the area will support you well.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care-home fees are not provided in the data; obtain quotes from individual homes and compare them against the national average to judge affordability in your budget.
  • Transport: Witney benefits from bus links and road access to nearby Oxford and the wider South East, but walkability and car dependency vary by neighbourhood; check your preferred location's proximity to services and public transport.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision exists but is not quantified in the data; contact local providers directly to understand choice and availability.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town offers 12 parks and 4 allotments, plus 31 restaurants and cafes and 26 pubs and bars for social and dining options. Outdoor and community activities are within reach.
  • Community: Specific social groups and memory cafes are not detailed; explore local libraries, community centres and care providers for support networks and activities.
  • Climate: South East England experiences a mild, temperate climate with reliable rainfall year-round; winters are generally cool rather than harsh.

Things to weigh up

  • Younger retirement profile: At 18.3% aged 65+, Witney attracts fewer retirees than the national average, so age-specific social groups and peer networks may be smaller than in more established retirement towns.
  • Care-home choice: The data does not specify the number or range of care homes available; you will need to contact providers directly to assess whether the local offer meets your needs.

Questions about care homes in Witney

How many care homes are there in Witney?

There are 10 care homes listed in and around Witney on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Witney cost?

Care homes in Witney range from around £1,224 to around £1,549 per week, with averages of £1,374 for residential, £1,404 for dementia, £1,339 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Witney compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Witney is about £1,374 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Witney are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

8 of the 10 care homes in and around Witney are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Witney?

Homes in and around Witney offer dementia (6), nursing (6), residential (6), respite (6). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Witney?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Witney:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Witney

Near Witney

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

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Header photo: Brian Robert Marshall, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons