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Wantage & Grove Brook

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About

Wantage & Grove Brook ward encompasses the historic market town of Wantage and the neighbouring village of Grove. The area is characterised by residential streets, local shopping facilities, and community-focused amenities. The ward includes significant modern housing developments, particularly around Grove, which have expanded its population. The landscape transitions from the town centre towards more open surroundings, with the Letcombe Brook a notable watercourse flowing through the area.

The ward's civic life centres on Wantage's historic marketplace and its parish church. Grove features its own distinct centre with shops and services. Educational and leisure facilities serve the local communities, and regular bus services connect the settlements. The area is part of the Vale of White Horse district, with its governance focused on local planning and infrastructure matters.

Area overview

On average Wantage & Grove Brook has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wantage & Grove Brook is £65,686 per year. There are 2 schools in Wantage & Grove Brook: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wantage & Grove Brook is home to around 7,729 people, with a population density of about 2,022.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wantage & Grove Brook Population
7,729
Population density
2,022.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.69(+139%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.49(+107%)
Public order
13.71(+126%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.07(+103%)
Shoplifting
11(+38%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,805
88.08%
Other White
356
4.61%
Other Asian
72
0.93%
African
67
0.87%
Indian
52
0.67%
Total population: 7,726

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,370
37.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,068
17%
No qualifications
823
13.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
821
13.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
676
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 6,283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,306
39.17%
Owns with a mortgage
1,020
30.59%
Other social rented
423
12.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
343
10.29%
Other forms of private rent
106
3.18%
Total households: 3,334

Property prices in Wantage & Grove Brook

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Wantage & Grove Brook area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £995,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wantage & Grove Brook 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 & Grove Brook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£434,000
Flats17£200,000
Semi-Detached36£350,500
Terraced26£302,500

10 years median price trend in Wantage & Grove Brook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wantage & Grove Brook.

All postcodes in Wantage & Grove Brook

OX127JR

Bosleys Orchard

OX129NR

Greenacres Drive

OX129FD

Elm Farm Close

OX129HE

Tinkerbush Lane

OX129YH

Canal Court

OX127PD

Grove Road

OX129FW

Grove Road

OX129BJ

Marns Hey

OX129EZ

Fawley Close

OX129EQ

Hamfield

OX129HY

Adkin Way

OX129WS

Bream Ridge

OX129EX

Black Croft

OX127NF

Floral Close

OX127QF

Bridge Farm Close

OX129YA

Elizabeth Drive

OX129AW

Mill Street

OX127HR

Bridge Farm Close

OX129XS

Warmans Close

OX129DY

Fairview Villas

OX129WR

Pike Reach

OX129FB

Wolage Drive

OX129HL

Stockham Way

OX129GX

Smiths Wharf

OX129XY

Lydsee Gate

OX127JU

Main Street

OX129AE

Rolls Court

OX129BG

Stockham Gardens

OX127PF

Station Road

OX129GJ

Fitzwaryn Place

OX129JA

Ickleton Road

OX129GH

Smiths Wharf

OX129AT

Reeds Close

OX129DG

Ham Road

OX129HS

Liddiard Close

OX129HB

Witan Way

OX127JX

Main Street

OX129AH

Cedarholme Row

OX129WP

Fox Lane

OX129FQ

Wolage Drive

OX127JY

Main Street

OX127NP

St Johns Road

OX129HX

Saxon Place

OX127LT

Caudwell Close

OX129AN

Mill Street

OX129HW

Adkin Way

OX129DN

Challow Road

OX129HA

Plumbe Court

OX129EL

Priory Orchard

OX129GU

Smiths Wharf

OX129EW

Winchester Way

OX129XR

Segsbury Road

OX129TZ

Whittington Crescent

OX129GT

Tanners Row

OX129AU

Denchworth Road

OX129EJ

Dean Butler Close

OX127PA

Grove Bridge

OX129GF

Limborough Road

OX129EY

St James

OX129ZB

Perch Rise

OX127NQ

Harlington Avenue

OX129GY

Smiths Wharf

OX127BZ

Elizabeth Drive

OX129ZD

Roach Bank

OX129EU

Witan Way

OX127JT

Main Street

OX129EG

Hamfield

OX127NW

St Johns Road

OX127NH

Bell Close

OX129GB

Whittington Crescent

OX127JN

Kingfishers

OX129EN

Willow Walk

OX127FA

Millbrook Square

OX129BN

Mably Way

OX129HJ

Stockham Park

OX127LX

Glebe Gardens

OX129DH

Challow Road

OX129XN

Mably Grove

OX129ET

Denchworth Road

OX129EP

Bec Close

OX129AR

Mill Street

OX127NN

Meadow Close

OX127JP

Bosleys Orchard

OX129DS

Challow Road

OX127NJ

Harlington Avenue

OX127NE

Mayfield Avenue

OX127NB

Linden Crescent

OX129AY

Denchworth Road

OX129YE

Donnington Place

OX129AS

Belmont

OX127NA

Minns Road

OX129HN

Adkin Way

OX129ER

Ogbourne Close

OX129HZ

Adkin Way

OX129TQ

Jubilee Gardens

OX127JF

Main Street

OX129YG

Elizabeth Drive

OX129WN

Fern Close

OX129GL

Old Canal View

OX129HR

Worthington Way

Data Sources

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