Postcode OX12 8LR is located in a rural village, within the Hendreds area of Vale of White Horse in the South East region, and forms part of the South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury is £78,502 per year. The median sale price in Hendreds is £415,000 (around £408 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £320,000 and £685,000. The nearest station is Didcot Parkway, about 4.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,748 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from OX12 8LR.
South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury near OX12 8LR 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £408 per square foot) in Hendreds area, with individual transactions ranging from £192,500 up to £1,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £630,000 | £412 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £380,000 | £411 |
| Terraced | 8 | £316,000 | £422 |
| Flats | 1 | £220,000 | £335 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £420,000 | £657,500 | £287,500 |
| 2017 | £524,975 | £362,500 | £261,500 |
| 2018 | £642,500 | £335,000 | £278,000 |
| 2019 | £499,950 | £314,500 | £267,000 |
| 2020 | £499,995 | £340,000 | £280,000 |
| 2021 | £567,500 | £332,500 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | £565,000 | £391,750 | £323,500 |
| 2023 | £555,000 | £361,750 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | £545,000 | £399,000 | £385,000 |
| 2025 | £540,000 | £385,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £785,000 | £335,000 | £316,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £346 | £309 | £373 |
| 2017 | £302 | £303 | £353 |
| 2018 | £313 | £345 | £323 |
| 2019 | £355 | £337 | £292 |
| 2020 | £363 | £332 | £354 |
| 2021 | £374 | £334 | £393 |
| 2022 | £399 | £397 | £382 |
| 2023 | £435 | £402 | £407 |
| 2024 | £422 | £408 | £382 |
| 2025 | £422 | £403 | £333 |
| 2026 | £387 | £435 | £422 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX12 8LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2025 | 5, Home Farm Close, Wantage, OX12 8LR | Detached | Freehold | £590,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Westbury, Orchard Close, Wantage, OX12 8JJ | Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 56, Coulings Close, Wantage, OX12 8JH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 17, White Road, Wantage, OX12 8JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 18, White Road, Wantage, OX12 8JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £378,000 |
In the OX12 8LR postcode area, located within South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | The Hendreds Church of England School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Amand's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2019. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX12 8LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | East Hendred Village Stores | High Street, Vale of White Horse, OX12 8JY | Walking directions to East Hendred Village Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Vale of White Horse district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX12 8LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah James
Hendreds - Elected 4 May 2023
Olly Glover
Didcot and Wantage - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX12 8LR records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around OX12 8LR in Hendreds is £415,000 (about £408 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to OX12 8LR, including The Hendreds Church of England School (Good) and St Amand's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
OX12 8LR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,748 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Didcot and Wantage covering OX12 8LR is Olly Glover (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah James (Green Party).