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.
On average Vale of White Horse has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 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).
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt
Abingdon Caldecott
Abingdon Dunmore
Abingdon Fitzharris
Abingdon Peachcroft
Blewbury & Harwell
Botley & Sunningwell
Cumnor
Drayton
Faringdon
Grove North
Hendreds
Kennington & Radley
Kingston Bagpuize
Marcham
Ridgeway
Stanford
Steventon & the Hanneys
Sutton Courtenay
Thames
Wantage Charlton
Wantage & Grove Brook
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Wootton