Ward in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.794, -1.481 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 35 10 |
| Dialling code: | 01993 (Witney) |
Witney North covers the northern part of the market town of Witney in the district of West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England. It sits on the broad valley of the River Windrush with easy road connections to the A40, making Oxford and Swindon readily commutable and putting the area close to the rolling landscapes of the Cotswolds.
The ward reflects Witney’s long history as a textile centre – the old blanket industry is still visible in local place names and the historic Blanket Hall – but today it’s largely residential with a mix of family housing, community facilities, parks and independent shops, plus some light industry and business parks. Local clubs, schools and regular community events give it a village-ish social feel within an expanding commuter town, so you get a blend of local traditions and modern household life.
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