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About

Grove North ward lies within the Vale of White Horse district, primarily encompassing the northern section of the town of Grove. This residential area is characterised by modern housing developments and established neighbourhoods, with local amenities centred along the main thoroughfares. The layout includes several schools and community facilities, serving the daily needs of its residents. The ward is bordered by open countryside to the north, providing a clear edge to the settlement.

A notable local feature is the presence of the former airfield at RAF Grove, a site with a distinct history now largely repurposed. The area is well-connected by road, with the A338 passing nearby, linking it to Wantage and Oxford. Public green spaces and playing fields are integrated within the housing estates, offering recreational space. The overall character is one of a functional and expanding commuter settlement within the wider district.

Area overview

On average Grove North has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grove North is £68,514 per year. There are 4 schools in Grove North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Grove North is home to around 6,498 people, with a population density of about 957 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grove North Population
6,498
Population density
957 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.47(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.31(0%)
Public order
6.77(+12%)
Shoplifting
5.54(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.92(-24%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,791
89.16%
Other White
273
4.2%
African
84
1.29%
Irish
45
0.69%
Other
44
0.68%
Total population: 6,495

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,702
33.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,030
20.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
776
15.08%
No qualifications
628
12.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
575
11.17%
Total 16+ residents: 5,147

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,058
39.23%
Owns outright
886
32.85%
Other social rented
369
13.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
215
7.97%
Social rents from council
62
2.3%
Total households: 2,697

Property prices in Grove North

Median price£325,000
Price per sq ft£362
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£268K – £404K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £362 per square foot) in Grove North area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 up to £770,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grove North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£465,000£386
Semi-Detached39£322,500£394
Terraced42£279,250£344
Flats13£184,100£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grove North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grove North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£280,000£240,000
2017£342,500£231,995£280,500£250,000
2018£349,998£165,000£292,500£241,750
2019£350,000£160,000£289,995£245,000
2020£372,998£155,500£274,995£268,998
2021£390,000£160,000£282,995£257,995
2022£426,248£142,250£325,000£306,000
2023£407,500£110,000£279,995£270,000
2024£429,998£159,500£339,999£281,500
2025£462,500£184,100£321,000£275,000
2026£437,500£330,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grove North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grove North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£297£301
2017£327£304£319£314
2018£315£240£303£310
2019£319£194£349£294
2020£307£228£349£333
2021£322£316£310£315
2022£358£254£393£366
2023£347£173£416£348
2024£342£268£381£351
2025£380£249£396£343
2026£399£404£392
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grove North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Grove North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Grove North

Is Grove North safe?

Grove North records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Grove North?

The median sale price in Grove North is £325,000 (about £362 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Grove North?

Grove North has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Grove North?

Grove North scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Grove North sits around rank 24,965 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Grove North?

The average household income in Grove North is around £68,514 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Grove North?

Grove North is represented by 2 elected councillors: Kiera Alexandra Bentley (Liberal Democrats) and Ron Batstone (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Grove North

OX120NT

Collett Way

OX120NH

Broadmarsh Close

OX120PU

Carlton Close

OX127FG

Bishops Way

OX127LD

Old Mill Close

OX120FX

Dakota Drive

OX120PH

Gloucester Place

OX120GD

Horsa Close

OX120BQ

Wayland Road

OX120QG

Mallard Way

OX120AG

Ashdown Way

OX120PF

Hangar Lane

OX120QE

Swan Close

OX120PS

Reecher Place

OX120QN

Princess Gardens

OX120GN

Curtiss Close

OX120RB

Straw Acre

OX120PQ

Tozer Way

OX120BY

Letcombe Walk

OX120AP

Westbrook

OX120ND

Catmore Close

OX120PW

Barley Way

OX120NN

Colne Close

OX120NW

Evenlode Close

OX127JZ

Millbrook Square

OX120GX

Bateman Place

OX120PZ

White Horse Crescent

OX120NP

Blenheim Gardens

OX127PN

North Drive

OX127FF

Knights Green

OX127FD

Rooks End

OX120AH

Denchworth Road

OX120PR

Meier Close

OX120PL

Adams Row

OX120GS

Dakota Drive

OX120FW

Liberator Lane

OX120NG

Woodgate Close

OX127PH

Tulwick Lane

OX120QF

Teal Close

OX120NB

Albermarle Drive

OX120BU

Rosebay Crescent

OX120BH

Wayland Road

OX120NQ

Fairfield Close

OX120QZ

Churchward Close

OX120NA

Barbury Drive

OX120NJ

Kennet Close

OX120GA

Mustang Road

OX120BP

Membury Way

OX120BX

Edington Place

OX120BA

The Maples

OX120PG

Meteor Row

OX120NE

Boucher Close

OX120AN

The Green

OX120NR

Nobles Close

OX120AW

The Green

OX120RG

Grove North

OX120AZ

Townsend

OX120GE

Whitley Close

OX120LY

Arnold Way

OX127LY

Collinsmith Drive

OX120PX

Hunters Close

OX120RP

Grove North

OX120PB

Squadron Way

OX120PA

Tubbs Close

OX120AJ

The Green

OX127PY

Oxford Lane

OX120NL

Windrush Close

OX120BD

Farmstead Close

OX120DE

Woodhill Drive

OX120AL

Denchworth Road

OX127EY

Oxford Lane

OX120RL

Grove North

OX120DA

De Vitre Place

OX127LQ

Main Street

OX120DD

Farm End

OX120QA

The Kestrels

OX120DL

Cow Lane

OX120AX

Townsend

OX120RD

Hay Meadows

OX120FR

Breakspears Yard

OX127FL

Chequers Lane

OX120QL

Princess Gardens

OX120PD

Lightning Way

OX120BN

Hardwell Close

OX127LJ

Kents Row

OX127PL

Oxford Lane

OX127FQ

Massey Road

OX120PP

Piper Close

OX120QP

Corn Lane

OX120QD

Fulmar Place

OX120RH

Grove North

OX120NF

Woodgate Close

OX120FE

Old Man's Lane

OX120FD

Cotton Close

OX127NR

St Johns Road

OX120BJ

Lime Tree Close

OX120DF

Woodhill Drive

OX127FN

Keel Drive

OX120LZ

Armstrong Avenue

OX127PJ

Oxford Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.