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Wallingford

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About

Wallingford ward encompasses the historic market town of Wallingford and its immediate surrounding rural parishes. The area is defined by the River Thames, which forms its western boundary, and includes the villages of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell and Mackney. The landscape transitions from the town's built environment to open farmland and riverside meadows, with the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty influencing its eastern edges.

The town centre is a conservation area with a distinctive grid street pattern dating to Saxon times, leading to a market square and the remains of a Norman castle. The ancient stone bridge crossing the Thames is a significant local feature. Economic activity is centred on local independent shops, services, and light industry, with commuting links to Oxford and Reading. The River Thames provides a focus for recreation and annual community events.

Area overview

On average Wallingford has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wallingford is £66,348 per year. The median sale price in Wallingford is £437,500 (around £465 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £361,500 and £621,250. There are 4 schools in Wallingford: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wallingford is home to around 8,457 people, with a population density of about 2,185.2 per km².

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wallingford Population

8,457

Population density

2,185.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

27.08(-15%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.04(-35%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.98(+8%)

Public order

6.15(+1%)

Shoplifting

4.73(-41%)

South East average

Demographics

British

7,498

88.69%

Other White

457

5.41%

Irish

0.75%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.72%

Other Asian

0.71%

Total population: 8,454

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,982

43.27%

Level 3 (A level)

1,033

14.99%

No qualifications

898

13.03%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

858

12.45%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

615

8.92%

Total 16+ residents: 6,891

Housing

Owns outright

1,288

34.78%

Owns with a mortgage

1,121

30.27%

Other social rented

568

15.34%

Private landlord or letting agency

446

12.04%

Shared ownership

102

2.75%

Total households: 3,703

Property prices in Wallingford

Median price: £437,500

Price per sq ft: £465

Sales (last 12 months): 128

Typical range (middle 50%): £362K – £621K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 (about £465 per square foot) in Wallingford area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wallingford over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	31	£690,000	£495	£425,000	£612,500	£830,000	£995,000
Semi-Detached	37	£450,000	£472	£342,500	£410,000	£590,000	£802,999
Terraced	37	£390,000	£437	£258,000	£335,000	£445,000	£574,000
Flats	23	£257,500	£428	£193,500	£217,500	£382,500	£669,300

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wallingford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wallingford.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£505,000	£260,000	£370,000	£355,000
2017	£510,000	£215,000	£365,000	£345,000
2018	£520,000	£206,250	£415,000	£340,000
2019	£520,000	£286,000	£385,000	£321,250
2020	£516,250	£236,250	£404,000	£325,000
2021	£690,000	£226,500	£415,000	£360,000
2022	£722,650	£272,500	£449,250	£391,250
2023	£737,550	£242,500	£450,000	£385,000
2024	£597,500	£247,500	£465,000	£350,000
2025	£717,500	£300,000	£453,000	£380,000
2026	£647,500	£237,500	£450,000	£390,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wallingford.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£380	£338	£370	£363
2017	£387	£343	£382	£384
2018	£401	£349	£402	£421
2019	£408	£381	£375	£361
2020	£427	£339	£377	£364
2021	£448	£343	£419	£383
2022	£465	£390	£447	£449
2023	£499	£369	£456	£426
2024	£477	£364	£448	£448
2025	£511	£428	£458	£439
2026	£489	£383	£472	£437

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Oxfordshire district.

Band A£1,732

Band B£2,020

Band C£2,309

Band D£2,598

Band E£3,175

Band F£3,752

Band G£4,329

Band H£5,195

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Wallingford ward.

Local councillors

James Barlow

Wallingford - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Katharine Stephanie Benedicta Keats-Rohan

Wallingford - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

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Property prices in Wallingford

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wallingford

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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