Postcode OX12 8GA 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 South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury is £78,502 per year. The nearest station is Didcot Parkway located about 8.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Manor Road Memorial Park.
South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,582 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 51.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury is £78,502 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX12 8GA.
South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury near OX12 8GA 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 8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Manor Road Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Manor Road Memorial Park |
| 0.4 mi | Smith's Wharf Public Greens | Medium | Walking directions to Smith's Wharf Public Greens |
| 0.4 mi | Betjeman Millennium Park | Small | Walking directions to Betjeman Millennium Park |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £381,500 in Wantage Charlton area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £553,750 |
| Flats | 28 | £189,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £382,500 |
| Terraced | 14 | £286,975 |
10 year median price trend in Wantage Charlton
In the OX12 8GA postcode area, located within South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX12 8GA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Going Green | 10A Arbery Arcade, Wantage, OX12 8BL | Walking directions to Going Green |
| 0.2 mi | Rowes Newsmarket | 18 Wallingford Street, Wantage, OX12 8AX | Walking directions to Rowes Newsmarket |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | 17 Wallingford Street, Wantage, OX12 8BD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Wantage Convenience Store | 39-40 Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AW | Walking directions to Wantage Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Limborough Road, Wantage, OX12 9AJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.