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Wantage Town

About

Wantage is a historic market town in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire. It is known for its Saxon origins and connections to King Alfred the Great, who was born here. The town features a mix of traditional architecture, including timber-framed buildings and a medieval market square. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and a weekly market.

The surrounding area offers rural landscapes, with the Berkshire Downs providing walking and cycling routes. Wantage has good transport links to Oxford and nearby towns, making it a practical base for commuters. The town also hosts cultural events, such as the annual Wantage Literary Festival, reflecting its community-focused character.

Area overview

On average Wantage Town has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wantage Town is £53,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Wantage Town: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Wantage Town

OX129AX

Barwell

OX129DQ

Challow Road

OX129DZ

Framlands Close

OX129FL

Market Place

OX129GG

Limborough Road

OX129HJ

Stockham Park

OX129XW

Mably Grove

OX127BZ

Elizabeth Drive

OX127DJ

Harcourt Green

OX127GB

Clover Close

OX127GN

Wantage Town

OX127HB

Palmers

OX128AW

Church Street

OX128AZ

Wallingford Street

OX128BD

Wallingford Street

OX128BP

The Ivies

OX128EL

Wantage Town

OX129BJ

Downsview Road

OX129BY

Portway

OX129DA

Locks Lane

OX129EH

Locks Lane

OX122EZ

Market Place

OX127DF

Upthorpe Drive

OX127DT

Grove Street

OX128FR

Lark Hill

OX129DF

Priory Road

OX129GH

Limborough Road

OX127AH

Garston Close

OX127BH

Grove Street

OX127DL

Courtenay Road

OX127EP

Westfield Way

OX128FG

Newbury Street

OX129DS

Challow Road

OX129HH

Stockham Park

OX129HN

Adkin Way

OX129NR

Greenacres Drive

OX122EH

Market Place

OX127AS

Garston Lane

OX127DW

Courtenay Road

OX127GS

Wantage Town

OX128AF

Post Office Lane

OX129EE

Ham Road

OX129EJ

Dean Butler Close

OX127BX

Grove Street

OX127EJ

Aldworth Avenue

OX128AX

Partridge Close

OX128GG

Armitage Drive

OX129AA

Alfred Street

OX129EX

Black Croft

OX129NZ

Limborough Road

OX129YE

Donnington Place

OX127HG

Aldworth Avenue

OX128AE

Market Place

OX128AR

Market Place

OX128BB

Wallingford Street

OX128EJ

Hallett Close

OX128FN

Church Street

OX128HL

Charlton Road

OX129BG

Denchworth Road

OX129AZ

Barwell

OX129DU

Challow Road

OX129HD

Witan Way

OX129YD

Copperfield Close

OX127AA

Grove Street

OX127DA

Grove Road

OX127EN

Fetti Place

OX127EQ

Paddock Close

OX127GA

Bramble Lane

OX127GE

Elder Way

OX127HL

The Chestnuts

OX129BH

St Mary's Way

OX129ED

Naldertown

OX129ES

Denchworth Road

OX129NA

Wantage Town

OX129XZ

Portway

OX129YB

Elizabeth Drive

OX127AL

Foliat Drive

OX127DB

Hans Avenue

OX127DG

Upthorpe Drive

OX127HQ

Aldworth Avenue

OX128AD

Market Place

OX128AS

Market Place

OX128GE

Church Street

OX129AB

Mill Street

OX129AH

Mill Street

OX129AU

Challow Road

OX129GF

Limborough Road

OX129GX

Limborough Road

OX129ZB

Carp Hollow

OX129ZF

Challow Road

OX127HF

Charlton Village Road

OX129EA

Hamfield

OX129YA

Elizabeth Drive

OX129ZD

Roach Bank

OX127AP

Foliat Close

OX127BB

Little Lane

OX128AU

Little Lane

OX129AP

Mill Street

OX129BT

Portway

OX129DR

Challow Road