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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 very low 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
2/10
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
75.43(+139%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.19(+109%)
Shoplifting
18.24(+127%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.84(+115%)
Public order
13.71(+124%)
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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £364,750 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£452,500
Flats13£200,000
Semi-Detached31£370,000
Terraced30£290,000

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

OX129AF

Moir Court

OX129AT

Reeds Close

OX129BQ

Wasbrough Avenue

OX129FJ

Wolage Drive

OX129BD

Wasbrough Avenue

OX129HF

Simmonds Walk

OX129HQ

Stockham Park

OX120AD

Cane Lane

OX127JY

Main Street

OX127NH

Bell Close

OX127QF

Bridge Farm Close

OX129AG

Littleworth Hill

OX129GP

Whittington Crescent

OX129GQ

Smiths Wharf

OX129YG

Elizabeth Drive

OX127JT

Main Street

OX127LZ

Mayfield Avenue

OX129DQ

Challow Road

OX129GY

Smiths Wharf

OX129XW

Mably Grove

OX127JH

Main Street

OX129AX

Denchworth Road

OX129DZ

Framlands Close

OX129GG

Smiths Wharf

OX129HJ

Stockham Park

OX127BZ

Elizabeth Drive

OX127NE

Mayfield Avenue

OX127JF

Main Street

OX129BJ

Marns Hey

OX120AB

Cane Lane

OX127HY

Mandhill Close

OX127JN

Kingfishers

OX129GH

Smiths Wharf

OX127JA

Miles Drive

OX127JL

Kingfishers

OX127NL

Harlington Avenue

OX127JE

Manor Gardens

OX127JQ

Common View

OX129HH

Stockham Park

OX129DS

Challow Road

OX129HN

Adkin Way

OX129NR

Greenacres Drive

OX129WJ

Badgers Drive

OX129EE

Ham Road

OX129EJ

Dean Butler Close

OX127NW

St Johns Road

OX129EX

Black Croft

OX129NZ

Mill Street

OX129YE

Donnington Place

OX127JX

Main Street

OX129AZ

Barwell

OX129BG

Stockham Gardens

OX129DU

Challow Road

OX129YD

Copperfield Close

OX129HD

Witan Way

OX127LX

Glebe Gardens

OX127NP

St Johns Road

OX129ED

Ham Croft

OX129ES

Denchworth Road

OX129TZ

Whittington Crescent

OX129YB

Highclere Gardens

OX129BH

Stockham Way

OX127JP

Bosleys Orchard

OX129AB

Mill Street

OX129AH

Cedarholme Row

OX129GX

Smiths Wharf

OX129ZB

Perch Rise

OX129AU

Denchworth Road

OX129GF

Limborough Road

OX129ZF

Norton Court

OX127NN

Meadow Close

OX129EA

Naldertown

OX129YA

Elizabeth Drive

OX129ZD

Roach Bank

OX129AP

Mill Street

OX129GU

Smiths Wharf

OX127PE

Station Road

OX129DR

Challow Road

OX129WR

Pike Reach

OX129JA

Ickleton Road

OX127ND

Mayfield Avenue

OX129DH

Challow Road

OX129HY

Adkin Way

OX129AS

Belmont

OX129AY

Denchworth Road

OX129EP

Bec Close

OX129GL

Old Canal View

OX129GS

Smiths Wharf

OX120AA

Cane Lane

OX129HG

Stockham Park

OX129HX

Saxon Place

Data Sources

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