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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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 957.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
3/10
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
37.24(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.31(-11%)
Shoplifting
8.31(+4%)
Public order
6.77(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.23(-19%)
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

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £346,750 in Grove North area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £770,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grove North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached61£455,000
Flats2£151,250
Semi-Detached44£321,750
Terraced40£285,000

10 years median price trend in Grove North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grove North.

All postcodes in Grove North

OX120PN

Northrop Gardens

OX120BL

Lime Tree Close

OX120DB

Cherbury Green

OX120GR

Grove North

OX120NW

Evenlode Close

OX127LG

Church View

OX127PQ

Station Road

OX120QZ

Churchward Close

OX120GZ

Vickers Way

OX120BT

Elswith Close

OX120DQ

Denchworth Road

OX120NA

Barbury Drive

OX120NU

Hawksworth Close

OX120RB

Straw Acre

OX120AX

Townsend

OX120PH

Gloucester Place

OX120RP

Grove North

OX120BA

The Maples

OX120NY

Newlands Drive

OX120QA

The Kestrels

OX127FE

Castle Piece

OX127LJ

Kents Row

OX120FD

Cotton Close

OX120AQ

Ashdown Way

OX120AZ

Townsend

OX120FZ

Windsor Street

OX120PA

Tubbs Close

OX120RD

Hay Meadows

OX120RH

Grove North

OX127PJ

Oxford Lane

OX127PZ

Godfrey Close

OX120FR

Breakspears Yard

OX120LZ

Armstrong Avenue

OX120NP

Blenheim Gardens

OX127FH

Queens Row

OX127FR

Collingbourn Road

OX127LQ

Main Street

OX120PQ

Tozer Way

OX120QW

Columbia Way

OX120QL

Princess Gardens

OX120BQ

Wayland Road

OX120GE

Whitley Close

OX127FF

Knights Green

OX120BY

Letcombe Walk

OX120GN

Curtiss Close

OX120GP

Martin Way

OX127FP

Prior Place

OX127NR

St Johns Road

OX120BW

Sycamore Walk

OX120DG

Station Road

OX120AU

Wick Green

OX120FX

Dakota Drive

OX120NB

Albermarle Drive

OX120LY

Arnold Way

OX120RT

Grove North

OX127LL

Easterfield

OX127PH

Tulwick Lane

OX120DH

Station Road

OX120GL

Douglas Drive

OX120PY

White Horse Crescent

OX127FL

Chequers Lane

OX127PT

Shannon Close

OX120DA

De Vitre Place

OX127FG

Bishops Way

OX127JZ

Millbrook Square

OX120PR

Meier Close

OX120RG

Grove North

OX127LH

St James Cottages

OX120AY

Steptoe Close

OX120GD

Horsa Close

OX120GW

Allen Close

OX120PD

Lightning Way

OX120SB

Grove North

OX120BP

Membury Way

OX120AP

Westbrook

OX120FW

Liberator Lane

OX120PX

Hunters Close

OX127NS

Vicarage Close

OX127PN

North Drive

OX120GU

Maguire Close

OX120GX

Bateman Place

OX120PS

Reecher Place

OX120PJ

Lancaster Crescent

OX120GA

Mustang Road

OX120NQ

Fairfield Close

OX120GF

Wellington Street

OX120NE

Boucher Close

OX120RJ

Dunsden Way

OX120AN

The Green

OX120GT

Arnold Way

OX120PB

Squadron Way

OX120RN

Grove North

OX127FQ

Massey Road

OX127FS

Breakspear Close

OX120AL

Denchworth Road

OX120RF

Byron Avenue

OX120FY

Sentinel Street

OX120BU

Rosebay Crescent

OX120PG

Meteor Row

OX120QH

Mandarin Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.