Postcode OX12 7LR is located in an urban city, within the Wantage Charlton ward of Vale of White Horse in the South East region, and forms part of the Grove area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Grove is £68,514 per year. The nearest station is Didcot Parkway located about 6.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Kingsgrove Woodland Walk.
Grove has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,001 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Grove has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Grove is £68,514 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX12 7LR.
Grove near OX12 7LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Didcot Parkway located about 6.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kingsgrove Woodland Walk | Large | Walking directions to Kingsgrove Woodland Walk |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Wantage Charlton area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £566,250 |
| Flats | 31 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £379,975 |
| Terraced | 22 | £321,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wantage Charlton
In the OX12 7LR postcode area, located within Grove, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Wantage Primary Academy | Free schools | Outstanding | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Charlton Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX12 7LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 21 Daisy Lane, Wantage, OX12 7LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Vale of White Horse district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX12 7LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Crawford
Wantage Charlton - Elected 4 May 2023
Patrick O'Leary
Wantage Charlton - Elected 4 May 2023
Olly Glover
Didcot and Wantage - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.