Area360 logo

Find postcode

Vale of White Horse

England / South East / 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 £60,527 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
53
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.3%
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 1,959 recent sales, the median property price is £399,000 in Vale of White Horse area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £3,350,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached748£537,753
Flats271£207,000
Semi-Detached583£375,000
Terraced357£315,000

10 years price trend in Vale of White Horse

Data Sources

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