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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

OX120DD

Farm End

OX120BJ

Lime Tree Close

OX120FE

Old Man's Lane

OX120NJ

Kennet Close

OX120NT

Collett Way

OX127FD

Rooks End

OX120DL

Cow Lane

OX120PF

Hangar Lane

OX120RQ

Grove North

OX127FN

Keel Drive

OX127LF

Sims Gardens

OX120AG

Ashdown Way

OX120NG

Woodgate Close

OX120QG

Mallard Way

OX120QN

Princess Gardens

OX127PR

St Johns Road

OX120NZ

Whitworth Way

OX120QE

Swan Close

OX120AJ

The Green

OX120BS

Wessex Way

OX120NN

Colne Close

OX120PP

Piper Close

OX127PW

North Drive

OX120AF

Sharland Close

OX127EY

Oxford Lane

OX120BZ

Pound Croft

OX120DJ

Bradfield Farm Cottages

OX120ND

Catmore Close

OX120PE

Firefly Lane

OX127PS

Howard Avenue

OX120QQ

Mallard Way

OX127LU

Vale Avenue

OX120PU

Carlton Close

OX120BD

Farmstead Close

OX120BG

Wayland Road

OX120NH

Broadmarsh Close

OX120RA

Grove North

OX127FB

Kingside

OX127LD

Old Mill Close

OX120AH

Denchworth Road

OX120AW

The Green

OX120DF

Woodhill Drive

OX120PW

Barley Way

OX120QB

Peregrine Way

OX127LY

Collinsmith Drive

OX120AS

Wick Green

OX120FL

Cane Lane

OX120NX

Shepherds Close

OX120PL

Adams Row

OX120QP

Corn Lane

OX120GB

Norseman Road

OX120GQ

Boston Close

OX120NS

Brunel Crescent

OX127EZ

The Firs

OX120PT

Savile Way

OX120DE

Woodhill Drive

OX120NR

Nobles Close

OX120QD

Fulmar Place

OX120RR

Grove North

OX120BN

Hardwell Close

OX120BX

Edington Place

OX120NF

Woodgate Close

OX120QJ

Columbia Way

OX120QY

Vestry Close

OX120AT

Townsend

OX120QF

Teal Close

OX127PL

Oxford Lane

OX127PU

Mayfield Avenue

OX120BH

Wayland Road

OX120GS

Dakota Drive

OX127PX

Oxford Lane

OX127PY

Oxford Lane

OX120NL

Windrush Close

OX120PZ

White Horse Crescent

OX120RE

Oat Crescent

OX127LB

Main Street

OX120AR

Wick Green

OX127PP

St Johns Road

OX120RL

Grove North

Data Sources

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