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South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

England / South East / Vale of White Horse / South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

About

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury form a cluster of settlements in the Vale of White Horse, known for their rural charm and proximity to key employment hubs. The area is characterised by rolling countryside, farmland, and historic villages with traditional stone cottages. South Wantage offers easy access to the market town of Wantage, while Harwell is home to the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, a major research and technology centre. Blewbury retains a quiet village atmosphere with a strong sense of community.

Transport links are convenient, with the A34 providing connections to Oxford, Newbury, and the M4. The area benefits from good local amenities, including pubs, primary schools, and village halls. Walking and cycling routes are plentiful, with the Ridgeway National Trail passing nearby. The mix of rural living and access to science and business hubs makes this area appealing for both families and professionals.

Area overview

On average South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury is £62,600 per year. There are 10 schools in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury Population
13,914
Population density
147.8 per km²

Demographics

British
11,793
84.74%
Other White
794
5.71%
Indian
288
2.07%
Other Asian
137
0.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
130
0.93%
Total population: 13,916

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
2,045
36%
Owns outright
1,771
31.17%
Other social rented
742
13.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
601
10.58%
Shared ownership
255
4.49%
Total households: 5,681

Property prices in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,675,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached70£591,250
Flats23£191,000
Semi-Detached67£385,000
Terraced27£307,500

10 years price trend in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

All postcodes in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX116DD

Ivy Close

OX119NL

Bessel's Way

OX119NZ

London Road

OX119PL

Bridus Mead

OX128DN

Newbury Street

OX128DY

Maryfield

OX128GQ

Russell Craggs Lane

OX128QL

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX128QW

Lark Hill

OX144HD

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX144RX

Park Drive

OX110DT

Burr Street

OX110DZ

Barrow Lane

OX110EB

Barrow Lane

OX110GA

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX110JJ

Reading Road

OX110PD

North Drive

OX110QU

Lower Road

OX116BZ

Greenwood Way

OX119HT

Alexander Close

OX119NQ

Whites Orchard

OX119NR

Eastfield

OX119QF

Westbrook Street

OX128AY

Ormond Road

OX128PT

The Close

OX144BL

Church Lane

OX144ED

Old Moor

OX110EX

Gaveston Road

OX110LF

Tyrrells Close

OX110LZ

Reading Road

OX110SB

Crafts End

OX110SH

Church Hill

OX116DB

Mistletoe Mews

OX116DN

Didcot Road

OX116GZ

Calamint Court

OX119HG

Boham's Road

OX119NN

Bessel's Way

OX119PG

Church Hill

OX128NZ

Coldharbour Road

OX128PE

School Road

OX110EW

The Cleave

OX110TD

Dido Road

OX116DH

Didcot Road

OX119QD

Westbrook Green

OX119EY

White Shoot

OX128EU

Springfield Road

OX128FA

Newbury Street

OX128FS

Newbury Street

OX128ND

Manor Road

OX110DR

The Driftway

OX110ER

High Street

OX110HD

Chillbrook

OX110HG

Brookside

OX110LG

Westfield

OX110LT

Reading Road

OX110QP

The Orchids

OX110RS

Elderfield Crescent

OX110SA

Crafts End

OX119PQ

Chapel Lane

OX119FF

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX127QG

Grove Park Drive

OX144DX

High Street

OX128BE

High Street

OX110FJ

Ash Crescent

OX110DX

Barrow Lane

OX110FZ

Barrow Road

OX110GN

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX110HS

Westfield

OX116FG

Wynton Close

OX116FZ

Fen Violet Drive

OX116LD

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX128HZ

Harecourt

OX128HD

Springfield Road

OX144ER

High Street

OX144EW

High Street

OX128RU

Ginge Road

OX110LD

Wantage Road

OX110EH

Drewitts Corner

OX110FH

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX110FR

Boot Lane

OX110FU

Hoopswell

OX110GL

Curie Avenue

OX110HP

Gaveston Road

OX110HY

Dene Hollow

OX119EU

Blewbury Hill

OX110LU

Church Lane

OX110PE

Newbury Road

OX110PF

Newbury Road

OX116EQ

Foxglove Way

OX116GA

Speedwell Arch

OX116GE

Mezereon Spur

OX119EX

Woodway Road

OX119EZ

Woodway Road

OX119FL

Bridus Mead

OX119QE

Graham Close

OX128EW

Chandlers Close

OX144FG

High Street

OX144SZ

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX144RU

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX128QZ

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.