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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

OX129YN

Limborough Road

OX128DR

Post Office Lane

OX127ED

Clement Close

OX127FJ

The Old Courts

OX128AX

Wallingford Street

OX127EE

Elm Road

OX122ER

Market Place

OX122DQ

Market Place

OX128EW

Chandlers Close

OX127AQ

Park View

OX128AT

Market Place

OX127DY

Chapel Close

OX127GQ

Wantage Charlton

OX128FT

Church Street

OX129DA

Priory Road

OX122FL

Market Place

OX129EH

Locks Lane

OX128DW

Manor Road

OX127DJ

Harcourt Green

OX127BW

Grove Street

OX127GD

Buttercup Road

OX127DB

Hans Avenue

OX128HF

Larkdown

OX128LY

Manor Road

OX128HT

Charlton Court

OX128DJ

Newbury Street

OX128DU

Ormond Road

OX128HB

Springfield Road

OX127DX

Pickering Row

OX128PB

Chain Hill

OX128HL

Charlton Road

OX128FX

Campbells Court

OX127EW

Westfield Way

OX127GJ

Wilkins Way

OX127GB

Clover Close

OX128AF

Post Office Lane

OX127BG

Grove Street

OX129NA

Letcombe Road

OX128EA

Ormond Road

OX128FY

Little Lane

OX127GZ

Ryegrass Close

OX127ER

Wilmot Way

OX128LX

The Ridgeway

OX128GQ

Russell Craggs Lane

OX122EH

Market Place

OX128EJ

Hallett Close

OX127HW

Charlton Village Road

OX127AP

Foliat Close

OX127AT

Haywards Close

OX128AD

Market Place

OX127EQ

Paddock Close

OX128AS

Market Place

Data Sources

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