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Wantage Charlton

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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 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

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

100

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wantage Charlton Population

7,210

Population density

649.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

51.32(+63%)

Anti-social behaviour

19.97(+72%)

Public order

13.31(+118%)

Criminal damage and arson

13.04(+102%)

Shoplifting

12.48(+56%)

South East average

Demographics

British

6,376

88.42%

Other White

356

4.94%

Other Asian

0.98%

Irish

0.76%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.67%

Total population: 7,211

Economics

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

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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £383,000 in Wantage Charlton area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	38	£566,250	£391,700	£460,000	£643,750	£718,000
Flats	28	£189,000	£123,500	£170,000	£231,238	£349,250
Semi-Detached	41	£385,000	£280,000	£325,000	£410,000	£500,000
Terraced	14	£286,975	£239,625	£280,881	£345,000	£490,375

10 years median price trend in Wantage Charlton

All postcodes in Wantage Charlton

OX128EB

Orchard Way

OX128NF

Manor Road

OX129AA

Mill Street

OX128DS

Eagles Close

OX128DU

Ormond Road

OX128ED

Orchard Way

OX127HG

Charlton Village Road

OX128FN

Priory Road

OX128HL

Charlton Road

OX128AE

Market Place

OX128AR

Market Place

OX128BB

Wallingford Street

OX128EJ

Hallett Close

OX127AA

Grove Street

OX127EN

Fettiplace

OX127EQ

Paddock Close

OX128GR

Broadwater Place

OX129NA

Letcombe Road

OX129XZ

Portway

OX127DA

Harcourt Way

OX127GA

Bramble Lane

OX127GE

Hazel Grove

OX127HL

The Chestnuts

OX127AL

Foliat Drive

OX127DB

Hans Avenue

OX127DG

Upthorpe Drive

OX127HQ

Charlton Village Road

OX128AS

Market Place

OX128DF

Newbury Street

OX128GE

Church Street

OX127HF

Quelchs Row

OX128EH

Alfredston Place

OX127AP

Foliat Close

OX127BB

Stirlings Road

OX128FJ

St Gabriels

OX127GR

Grove Road

OX128AU

Wallingford Street

OX128FW

Moley Gardens

OX128LY

Manor Road

OX129BT

Portway Mews

OX128DZ

Ormond Road

OX128ER

Charlton Road

OX128FL

St Gabriels

OX129DD

Priory Road

OX127HJ

The Chestnuts

OX127LP

Daisy Lane

OX127LS

Wantage Charlton

OX128BU

Newbury Street

OX127ET

Stirlings Road

OX127EF

Truelocks Way

OX127GP

Hawkey Road

OX128FX

Campbells Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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