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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

OX129HU

Hiskins

OX122DQ

Market Place

OX122FN

Wantage Town

OX128DE

Newbury Street

OX128HF

Larkdown

OX128PL

Lark Hill

OX129BU

Ickleton Road

OX129DE

Priory Road

OX129EU

Black Croft

OX129GR

Limborough Road

OX129HA

Fawley Close

OX129HS

Liddiard Close

OX129WS

Bream Ridge

OX129XN

Mably Grove

OX127EA

Barnards Way

OX127GH

Goodenough Drive

OX127HW

Charlton Village Road

OX128FH

Charlton Road

OX129HE

Barwell

OX129XS

Warmans Close

OX129XY

Lydsee Gate

OX127DE

Maria Crescent

OX127DZ

Garston Lane

OX127EG

Elm Road

OX127GJ

Wantage Town

OX127GW

Wantage Town

OX129AW

Mill Street

OX129BA

Barwell

OX129YH

Canal Court

OX120WZ

Market Place

OX127AG

Grove Street

OX127AR

Garston Lane

OX127AU

Stirling Close

OX127BT

Grove Road

OX127FU

Bramble Lane

OX127FZ

Wantage Town

OX127GD

Blackthorn Road

OX128FY

Little Lane

OX129EN

Wantage Town

OX129GW

Limborough Close

OX129NF

Grove Street

OX129DL

Naldertown

OX127BL

Grove Street

OX127BU

Grove Road

OX129DX

Challow Road

OX129NY

Leverton Gardens

OX129WW

Market Place

OX129XT

Warmans Close

OX122DJ

Market Place

OX127AT

Garston Lane

OX127BS

Grove Road

OX127GG

Appletons

OX128AB

Market Place

OX128DR

Newbury Street

OX128EZ

Reading Road

OX129EF

Naldertown

OX129XR

Bec Close

OX129XU

Segsbury Road

OX129BX

Portway

OX127DP

Foliat Drive

OX127DX

Chapel Close

OX128AQ

The Cloisters

OX128BA

Market Place

OX128EP

Charlton Road

OX128HQ

Coopers Lane

OX128ZZ

Market Place

OX129AQ

Limborough Close

OX129DT

Challow Road

OX129HR

Worthington Way

OX122DY

Market Place

OX122FL

Market Place

OX127EE

Elm Road

OX127HH

Whitehorns Farm Road

OX128DB

Newbury Street

OX128HA

Lark Hill

OX129AF

Moir Court

OX129AT

Reeds Close

OX129BQ

Wasbrough Avenue

OX129DN

Challow Road

OX122FP

Wantage Town

OX127BG

Grove Street

OX127EH

Bryan Way

OX127EL

Aldworth Avenue

OX128BL

Church Street

OX129BD

Wasbrough Avenue

OX128HN

Fyfield Close

OX129AG

Littleworth Hill

OX129GQ

Limborough Road

OX129GP

Whittington Crescent

OX129HF

Wantage Town

OX129HQ

Stockham Park

OX129YG

Elizabeth Drive

OX129GY

Belmont

OX122ER

Market Place

OX127DN

Courtenay Road

OX127FJ

Foliat Drive

OX127GF

Appletons

OX128FT

Church Street

OX128HH

Charlton Park

OX128HW

Icknield Way (Bridleway)