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Vale of White Horse

About

The Vale of White Horse is a district in Oxfordshire, South East England. It covers an area of approximately 578 square kilometres, stretching from the River Thames in the north to the Berkshire Downs in the south. The district includes market towns like Abingdon, Faringdon, and Wantage, alongside rural villages and farmland. Its landscape is characterised by rolling chalk hills, open fields, and historic sites such as the Uffington White Horse, an ancient hill figure.

The area is well-connected, with major roads like the A34 and A420 providing links to Oxford, Swindon, and beyond. Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy, alongside growing business and technology sectors. The district also has a mix of schools, leisure facilities, and green spaces, including parts of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its blend of rural and urban communities makes it a practical location for both work and lifestyle.

Area overview

On average Vale of White Horse has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Vale of White Horse is £60,531 per year. There are 73 schools in Vale of White Horse: 51 primary (6 Outstanding and 38 Good) and 9 secondary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Vale of White Horse Population

138,913

Population density

240.5 per km²

Demographics

British

115,517

83.16%

Other White

9,191

6.62%

Other Asian

1,713

1.23%

Indian

1,587

1.14%

African

1,450

1.04%

Total population: 138,913

Housing

Owns outright

20,812

36.2%

Owns with a mortgage

18,398

32%

Private landlord or letting agency

7,003

12.18%

Other social rented

6,946

12.08%

Other forms of private rent

1,999

3.48%

Total households: 57,497

Property prices in Vale of White Horse

Based on 2,032 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Vale of White Horse area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £3,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Vale of White Horse over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	770	£540,000	£375,000	£450,000	£670,000	£1,082,750
Flats	261	£212,500	£112,500	£178,000	£258,000	£455,000
Semi-Detached	610	£380,998	£262,250	£333,500	£440,000	£600,000
Terraced	391	£315,000	£220,000	£276,435	£366,500	£482,500

10 years median price trend in Vale of White Horse

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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