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Wantage Charlton

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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

OX127HQ

Charlton Village Road

OX127AN

Foliat Drive

OX129AJ

Grove Street

OX128PL

Larkhill

OX127EL

Aldworth Avenue

OX127AH

Garston Close

OX128DA

Newbury Street

OX127AS

Garston Lane

OX128BD

Wallingford Street

OX127LP

Daisy Lane

OX127HJ

The Chestnuts

OX127DZ

Weaver Row

OX128HW

Larkhill

OX127BX

Pickett Mews

OX128BU

Newbury Street

OX127AR

Garston Lane

OX127FT

Elder Way

OX127EB

Barnards Way

OX129BY

Portway

OX128DE

Newbury Street

OX128EY

Springfield Road

OX127AB

Grove Street

OX129FU

Mill Street

OX129AQ

Mill Street

OX127DF

Upthorpe Drive

OX128EZ

Springfield Road

OX127DP

Hampden Road

OX127DD

Suzan Crescent

OX127AU

Stirling Close

OX127EP

Westfield Way

OX127GS

Flowe Drive

OX128AH

Market Place

OX127FU

Primrose Avenue

OX128AJ

Church Street

OX128EF

Icknield Lane

OX127FX

Cowslip Road

OX127GG

Appletons

OX128FE

Charlton Road

OX128NE

Manor Road

OX127AJ

Haven Vale

OX128ZZ

Church Street

OX129BX

Portway

OX122FA

Market Place

OX127GH

Goodenough Drive

OX128EX

Springfield Road

OX128HA

Larkhill

OX127EN

Fettiplace

OX127FZ

Bluebell Lane

OX128FS

Woodlands Brook

OX128GU

Wantage Charlton

OX127HE

Charlton Village Road

OX128GN

Mary Shunn Way

OX128HQ

Coopers Lane

OX127DG

Upthorpe Drive

OX128FA

St Marys

OX128NA

Manor Road

OX127AW

Stonebury Close

OX127HF

Quelchs Row

OX128AY

Ormond Road

OX128BS

Newbury Street

OX128HN

Fyfield Close

OX127BB

Stirlings Road

OX128HJ

Charlton Road

OX127FW

Blackthorn Road

OX128AR

Market Place

OX129BW

Portway

OX122DY

Market Place

OX128AN

Alfred Street

OX128HZ

Harecourt

OX127DR

Grove Road

OX127DH

Harcourt Road

OX128FG

St Annes Mews

OX128DS

Eagles Close

OX128EU

Springfield Road

OX129XZ

Portway

OX127DW

Courtenay Road

OX127AL

Foliat Drive

OX129DB

Locks Lane

OX128FF

St Marys

OX128AQ

The Cloisters

OX129BU

Portway

OX128DF

Newbury Street

OX128GJ

Scantlebury Way

OX127ES

Harcourt Road

OX127EJ

Aldworth Avenue

OX127HH

Whitehorns Farm Road

OX129NF

Limborough Road

OX127HP

Parsonage Close

OX128EE

Trinder Road

OX122EZ

Market Place

OX127GW

Powell Place

OX128ES

Springfield Road

OX127EA

Barnards Way

OX129BT

Portway Mews

OX127GP

Hawkey Road

OX127GU

Brundle Way

OX127GX

The Elms

OX128HD

Springfield Road

OX127HB

Palmers

OX128AE

Market Place

Data Sources

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