West Oxfordshire

Key figures

16 of 16 measures have a published figure for West Oxfordshire. Each figure is the publisher’s own, for the period named beside it.

Why the population is changing

The ONS breaks the year’s population change into its components (Year to mid-2025). These are its published figures for West Oxfordshire, not our estimates.

• 1,009 births and 1,142 deaths: natural change reduced the population by 133.
• Moves within the UK (net) added 659 people.
• International migration (net) added 162 people.
• The ONS’s balancing item (“Other”, mainly armed forces and prisoner adjustments) reduced the figure by 102.
• Altogether the population grew by 586 over the year (the sum of the components above — our addition of the ONS’s published figures).

Each component is a series in its own right: births, deaths, moves within the UK and international migration.

Population change, year by year

The same decomposition for every published year in West Oxfordshire: births and deaths, net moves within the UK, net international migration, and the ONS’s balancing item.

Years to mid-2024 are the ONS’s rebased back series, made consistent with Census 2021 — its figures deliberately differ from the estimates published at the time. Every cell is a published figure; the total is the sum of net moves, natural change and other, which is our addition. A dash is a year the source does not publish for this area, never a zero.

Rates per 1,000 residents

The same population flows, adjusted for West Oxfordshire’s size, so they can be compared with any other area’s: each year’s flow divided by the population that mid-year, times 1,000.

A Civometry calculation, not a published figure: ONS publishes these flows and the population, but not the rates. Net rates are signed — below zero means more left than arrived. Rates are crude, not age-standardised, so areas with very different age structures still differ for reasons size cannot remove. Each link shows the full recipe and every year.

Pay against housing costs

How pay in West Oxfordshire moved over its latest published year, beside how the cost of buying and renting moved over theirs. The three series come from different publishers on different timetables, so each row covers its own year, named in the row.

Pay rose faster than both the house price and the rent over these periods.

Levels are the publishers’ own (ONS ASHE median annual pay for full-time employees living in the area; HM Land Registry UK House Price Index; ONS Price Index of Private Rents). The percentage changes are Civometry arithmetic on the two published values in each row. Pay is a survey of employees and says nothing about a particular household; one year is weather, not climate.

Who runs the council

Liberal Democrat, Labour and Green coalition (2026) — Liberal Democrat 20, Conservative 16, Labour 8, Green 4, Reform UK 1 of 49 seats.

Since 2016: Conservative (2016–2021); Conservative (largest party, no overall majority) (2022); Liberal Democrat (largest party, no overall majority) (2023–2024); Liberal Democrat, Labour and Green coalition (2025–2026)

Not an official statistic. Compiled by Open Council Data UK, an independent project, not by any government department: no official body publishes council political control. Councils are matched to GSS codes by name here; county councils and districts abolished before the current boundaries are not included. This is the one dataset on the site that is not read from an official publication, and every page that shows it says so. Source: Open Council Data UK (CC0).

Between the censuses

How West Oxfordshire’s religion, ethnic-group and country-of-birth make-up changed between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, category by category. The two censuses compared.

Crime

6,010 recorded offences in the 12 months to June 2026, 49.5 per 1,000 residents. Full crime profile, by category and month.

Published for this area

• Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 1.7% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£43,932
• Births by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,009people
• Census 2011 country of birthCensus 2011 · ONS, published 30 January 2013104,779people
• Census 2021 country of birthCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 November 2022114,237people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026104,779people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026114,236people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026104,779people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026114,236people
• Census 2021 ethnic group by age bandCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026114,226people
• Census 2011 usual residentsCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026104,779people
• Census 2021 usual residentsCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026114,237people
• Census 2011 religionCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026104,779people
• Census 2021 religionCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026114,236people
• People claiming unemployment-related benefitsJuly 2026 · up 3.1% on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20261,350people
• Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64July 2026 · up 0.1 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20261.9%
• Band D council tax by billing authorityYear ending March 2027 · up 5.0% on a year earlier · MHCLG, published 25 March 2026£2,567
• Deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,142people
• Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 18 December 20254,096kWh a year
• Employment deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 20257.4%
• Mean domestic gas consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 5 May 202611,798kWh a year
• House price annual changeJune 2026 · down 5.7 points on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 2026-1.5%
• Average house priceJune 2026 · down 1.5% on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 2026£416,425
• Deprivation: IMD average score2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202510.1
• Deprivation: share of small areas in England's most deprived tenth2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 20250%
• Income deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202512.2%
• Net internal migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026659people
• International migration into a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026782people
• Net international migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026162people
• International migration out of a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026620people
• Births minus deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026-133people
• Other population change by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026-102people
• Population by local authorityMid-2024 · up 1.4% on a year earlier · ONS, published 26 September 2025120,941people
• Private rent annual changeJuly 2026 · up 0.5 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 20260%
• Average private rent a monthJuly 2026 · up 0.1% on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 2026£1,293
• Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · down 2.7% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£767

National figures that apply here

These are not measured for West Oxfordshire; they are the figure for the nation or the UK, shown because they apply to everyone in it.

• Average Band D council tax (England average)Year ending March 2027 · up 4.9%£2,392
• Unemployment rate (UK)2026 Q2 · up 0.2 points4.9%
• Universal Credit caseload (Great Britain)Year ending March 2025 · up 16.3%5,473,000households
• Persistent absence (England)2024/25 academic year · down 1.8 points18.1%
• Average annual electricity bill (UK)2025 · down 1.3%£1,069

Then and now

The first and last years published for West Oxfordshire, and the difference between the two. Both figures are published for this area; the difference is those two numbers subtracted, which you can check by hand.

• £1,937Year ending March 2021→£2,567Year ending March 2027

  Band D council tax by billing authority

  In West Oxfordshire, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,937 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,567 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £630 or 32.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

  How this figure was worked out

  £2,567 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,937 in the year ending March 2021 = £630, which is 32.5% of the figure for the year ending March 2021.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,566.95 and 1,936.84, and 2,566.95 − 1,936.84 = 630.11.

  7 published years spanning 6 years, from MHCLG. Years before the current series come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In West Oxfordshire, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,937 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,567 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £630 or 32.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

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• £26,6372008→£43,9322025

  Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In West Oxfordshire, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £26,637 in 2008 to £43,932 in 2025, a change of £17,295 or 64.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £43,932 in 2025 − £26,637 in 2008 = £17,295, which is 64.9% of the figure for 2008.

  16 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In West Oxfordshire, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £26,637 in 2008 to £43,932 in 2025, a change of £17,295 or 64.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• £5092008→£7672025

  Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In West Oxfordshire, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £509 in 2008 to £767 in 2025, a change of £257 or 50.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £767 in 2025 − £509 in 2008 = £257, which is 50.5% of the figure for 2008.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 766.60 and 509.40, and 766.60 − 509.40 = 257.20.

  18 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In West Oxfordshire, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £509 in 2008 to £767 in 2025, a change of £257 or 50.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• 582Year to mid-2012→659Year to mid-2025

  Net internal migration by local authority

  In West Oxfordshire, net internal migration by local authority rose from 582 in Year to mid-2012 to 659 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 77 or 13.2% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  659 in Year to mid-2025 − 582 in Year to mid-2012 = 77, which is 13.2% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In West Oxfordshire, net internal migration by local authority rose from 582 in Year to mid-2012 to 659 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 77 or 13.2% (ONS).

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• 678Year to mid-2012→782Year to mid-2025

  International migration into a local authority

  In West Oxfordshire, international migration into a local authority rose from 678 in Year to mid-2012 to 782 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 104 or 15.3% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  782 in Year to mid-2025 − 678 in Year to mid-2012 = 104, which is 15.3% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In West Oxfordshire, international migration into a local authority rose from 678 in Year to mid-2012 to 782 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 104 or 15.3% (ONS).

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• 678Year to mid-2012→620Year to mid-2025

  International migration out of a local authority

  In West Oxfordshire, international migration out of a local authority fell from 678 in Year to mid-2012 to 620 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 58 or 8.6% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  620 in Year to mid-2025 − 678 in Year to mid-2012 = −58, which is 8.6% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In West Oxfordshire, international migration out of a local authority fell from 678 in Year to mid-2012 to 620 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 58 or 8.6% (ONS).

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• 0Year to mid-2012→162Year to mid-2025

  Net international migration by local authority

  In West Oxfordshire, net international migration by local authority rose from 0 in Year to mid-2012 to 162 in Year to mid-2025 (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  162 in Year to mid-2025 − 0 in Year to mid-2012 = 162.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In West Oxfordshire, net international migration by local authority rose from 0 in Year to mid-2012 to 162 in Year to mid-2025 (ONS).

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• 1,344Year to mid-2012→1,009Year to mid-2025

  Births by local authority

  In West Oxfordshire, births by local authority fell from 1,344 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,009 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 335 or 24.9% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,009 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,344 in Year to mid-2012 = −335, which is 24.9% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In West Oxfordshire, births by local authority fell from 1,344 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,009 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 335 or 24.9% (ONS).

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• 957Year to mid-2012→1,142Year to mid-2025

  Deaths by local authority

  In West Oxfordshire, deaths by local authority rose from 957 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,142 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 185 or 19.3% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,142 in Year to mid-2025 − 957 in Year to mid-2012 = 185, which is 19.3% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In West Oxfordshire, deaths by local authority rose from 957 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,142 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 185 or 19.3% (ONS).

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• 387Year to mid-2012→-133Year to mid-2025

  Births minus deaths by local authority

  In West Oxfordshire, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 387 in Year to mid-2012 to -133 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 520 or 134.4% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  -133 in Year to mid-2025 − 387 in Year to mid-2012 = −520, which is 134.4% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In West Oxfordshire, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 387 in Year to mid-2012 to -133 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 520 or 134.4% (ONS).

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• 1,017Year to mid-2012→-102Year to mid-2025

  Other population change by local authority

  In West Oxfordshire, other population change by local authority fell from 1,017 in Year to mid-2012 to -102 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,119 or 110.0% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  -102 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,017 in Year to mid-2012 = −1,119, which is 110.0% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In West Oxfordshire, other population change by local authority fell from 1,017 in Year to mid-2012 to -102 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,119 or 110.0% (ONS).

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Compare West Oxfordshire with another place

Every figure both areas publish, side by side, from its own publisher with the period named:

• West Oxfordshire and Birmingham
• West Oxfordshire and Leeds
• West Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire
• West Oxfordshire and Somerset
• West Oxfordshire and Cornwall
• West Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire

Or open any two areas as /compare/places/<area>/<area> — the address carries the whole comparison.

Nearby areas

The closest other local authorities, each with its own report card and a side-by-side comparison:

• Cherwell · compare
• Cotswold · compare
• Stratford-on-Avon · compare
• Vale of White Horse · compare

Areas like West Oxfordshire

The local authorities whose published rents, pay, house prices, council tax and claimant count sit closest to West Oxfordshire’s, wherever they are in the UK. Computed from the figures, not curated.

• Vale of White Horse · compare
• West Berkshire · compare
• Mid Sussex · compare
• Surrey Heath · compare
• Cherwell · compare
• Horsham · compare

Since you moved here

Pick the year you arrived, and see what every series published for West Oxfordshire said then and says now, with the periods named. West Oxfordshire since you moved here, or read the whole run year by year.

Where these figures come from

Every figure above is published by the body named here, for the release named here. Figures marked as a Civometry calculation are arithmetic on those published figures and are not official statistics.

Not yet published here

Income, employment, benefits by area, health, education and religion for West Oxfordshire are on the way where an open official source exists; where one does not, the data gaps register says why. Local claimant counts are behind a login.