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About

The Wantage Charlton ward lies on the eastern edge of the market town, primarily consisting of residential developments built from the mid-20th century onwards. Its housing stock includes a mix of detached homes, terraced streets, and several post-war estates, creating a settled suburban character. The area is bordered by open fields to the east and south, maintaining a clear transition from town to countryside. Local amenities are focused along the main thoroughfares serving the community's daily needs.

A notable local feature is the Charlton Village Hall, a community hub hosting various clubs and events. The ward contains several small parks and green spaces, including a recreation ground with sports facilities. Its road network connects directly to the town centre and the A338, providing key transport links. The area's layout reflects its growth as a housing extension to the historic town core, with schools and shops integrated within the neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Wantage Charlton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wantage Charlton is £67,308 per year. There are 5 schools in Wantage Charlton: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wantage Charlton is home to around 7,210 people, with a population density of about 649.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wantage Charlton Population
7,210
Population density
649.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.91(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.83(+61%)
Public order
13.45(+122%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.21(+89%)
Other theft
8.32(+48%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,376
88.42%
Other White
356
4.94%
Other Asian
71
0.98%
Irish
55
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
48
0.67%
Total population: 7,211

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,372
39.83%
Level 3 (A level)
971
16.3%
No qualifications
859
14.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
759
12.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
548
9.2%
Total 16+ residents: 5,956

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,084
33.77%
Owns with a mortgage
981
30.56%
Other social rented
481
14.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
401
12.49%
Shared ownership
122
3.8%
Total households: 3,210

Property prices in Wantage Charlton

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Wantage Charlton area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wantage Charlton in the 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 Wantage Charlton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£566,250
Flats31£185,000
Semi-Detached46£379,975
Terraced22£321,500

10 years median price trend in Wantage Charlton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wantage Charlton.

All postcodes in Wantage Charlton

OX129DF

Priory Road

OX127EG

Truelocks Way

OX127HL

The Chestnuts

OX120WZ

Market Place

OX128HG

Charlton Road

OX128NF

Manor Road

OX128EB

Orchard Way

OX128DB

Wedmore Court

OX128FP

Newbury Street

OX128BB

Wallingford Street

OX127EF

Truelocks Way

OX128ER

Charlton Road

OX128GA

St Katherines

OX128DP

Manor Road

OX128FZ

Wantage Charlton

OX128FR

Lark Hill

OX128BP

The Ivies

OX127GE

Hazel Grove

OX128NB

Manor Road

OX127GF

Cherry Croft

OX129RE

Limborough Road

OX128FN

Priory Road

OX127LR

Farrier Crescent

OX129GW

Letcombe Mews

OX129RF

Angel Walk

OX127HN

The Pound

OX128NR

Manor Road

OX128GP

Albert Beckhelling Drive

OX129WW

Market Place

OX127DN

Courtenay Road

OX127HD

Charlton Village Road

OX128PJ

Larkhill

OX127GT

Seymore Crescent

OX127GA

Bramble Lane

OX128GH

Coates Close

OX128GL

Sedge Smith Way

OX128AL

Market Place

OX129AA

Mill Street

OX128FU

Humphries Green

OX127GR

Grove Road

OX128EP

Charlton Road

OX127GY

Rutherford Road

OX127LS

Fletcher Way

OX127BU

Grove Road

OX128DN

Newbury Street

OX127DT

Humber Close

OX128HS

Chain Hill

OX127DL

Tirrold Way

OX129DD

Priory Road

OX127GN

Rae Crescent

OX127BH

Grove Street

OX127DQ

Harcourt Road

OX128EL

Charlton Gardens

OX128GR

Broadwater Place

OX127ET

Stirlings Road

OX128GE

Church Street

OX127NT

Stockman Close

OX127LW

Wantage Charlton

OX128BA

Market Place

OX127HA

Palmers

OX128DZ

Ormond Road

OX128GD

Springfield Road

OX128BL

Church Street

OX128FJ

St Gabriels

OX127EH

Bryan Way

OX127DE

Maria Crescent

OX128HE

Larkdown

OX128AW

Market Place

OX128DT

Winslow Terrace

OX127BJ

Queens Row

OX128ED

Orchard Way

OX122DA

Market Place

OX128EG

Ormond Road

OX127DA

Harcourt Way

OX127AX

Garston Lane

OX128AB

Market Place

OX127AG

Grove Street

OX122EU

Market Place

OX127BY

Grove Road

OX128HP

Reading Road

OX128FL

St Gabriels

OX128DL

Alfredston Place

OX128AZ

Wallingford Street

OX127FY

Poppy Road

OX128FW

Moley Gardens

OX129BZ

Portway

OX128ND

Manor Road

OX128GG

Armitage Drive

OX128HH

Charlton Park

OX127GL

Goldsmith Close

OX128EH

Alfredston Place

OX128NG

Manor Road

OX128FH

Charlton Road

OX129DE

Priory Road

OX127HG

Charlton Village Road

OX127AA

Grove Street

OX128AU

Wallingford Street

OX128DY

Maryfield

OX128DH

Post Office Lane

OX127BL

Crooks Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.