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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

OX127BS

Grove Road

OX127JL

Kingfishers

OX129ED

Ham Croft

OX129HG

Stockham Park

OX127JE

Manor Gardens

OX129DL

Naldertown

OX127JG

Dixons Row

OX127JA

Miles Drive

OX129DU

Challow Road

OX129BH

Stockham Way

OX127LZ

Mayfield Avenue

OX129XP

Segsbury Road

OX120AA

Cane Lane

OX129NS

Wolage Drive

OX129AG

Littleworth Hill

OX127NL

Harlington Avenue

OX127JD

Hawthorn Crescent

OX129WJ

Badgers Drive

OX120AD

Cane Lane

OX129ZE

Carp Hollow

OX127PE

Station Road

OX129GP

Whittington Crescent

OX129GS

Smiths Wharf

OX129EE

Ham Road

OX129XU

Segsbury Road

OX127JQ

Common View

OX120AE

Cane Lane

OX127HU

Mill Lane

OX129DZ

Framlands Close

OX127JW

St Ives Road

OX129XT

Warmans Close

OX129ZF

Norton Court

OX127HY

Mandhill Close

OX129EB

Naldertown

OX129DX

Grosvenor Terrace

OX129HP

Bailey Close

OX129HQ

Stockham Park

OX127HT

Main Street

OX129GG

Smiths Wharf

OX127PG

Station Road

OX129HD

Witan Way

OX129ES

Denchworth Road

OX129YF

Roman Way

OX129BE

Denchworth Road

OX129GQ

Smiths Wharf

OX129HF

Simmonds Walk

OX120AB

Cane Lane

OX129NP

Wolage Drive

OX129HT

Thornhill Close

OX129FJ

Wolage Drive

OX127BT

Grove Road

OX129HH

Stockham Park

OX129BQ

Wasbrough Avenue

OX129GZ

Mill Street

OX127HS

Main Street

OX127JJ

Main Street

OX129HU

Hiskins

OX129BB

St Marys Way

OX129AX

Denchworth Road

OX129AB

Mill Street

OX127JH

Main Street

OX129RD

Mary Whipple Court

OX129FZ

Little Court

OX129BA

Barwell

OX127HX

Main Street

OX129AF

Moir Court

OX129EA

Naldertown

OX127JB

Hawthorn Crescent

OX129EF

West Hill

OX129RB

Limborough Road

OX129GD

Tighe Close

OX127ND

Mayfield Avenue

OX129YB

Highclere Gardens

OX129DT

Challow Road

OX129YD

Copperfield Close

OX129DR

Challow Road

OX129DQ

Challow Road

OX129AL

Woodfield

OX129AP

Mill Street

OX129NY

Leverton Gardens

OX129NZ

Mill Street

OX127JS

Fairview Cottages

OX129XW

Mably Grove

OX129GE

Lime Kiln

OX129WL

Crown Close

OX127HZ

Laurel Crescent

OX129AZ

Barwell

OX127NG

Cherry Tree Close

OX129GR

Smiths Wharf

OX129BD

Wasbrough Avenue

OX129FG

Elm Farm Close

Data Sources

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