Postcode OX12 9BD is located in an urban city, within the Wantage & Grove Brook ward of Vale of White Horse in the South East region , and forms part of the Wantage Town area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wantage Town is £53,200 per year. The nearest station is Didcot Parkway located about 8.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Smith's Wharf Public Greens.
Wantage Town has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,588 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Wantage Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wantage Town is £53,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from OX12 9BD.
Wantage Town near OX12 9BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £351,250 in Wantage & Grove Brook area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,180,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £468,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £285,000 |
10 years price trend in Wantage & Grove Brook
In the OX12 9BD postcode area, located within Wantage Town, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Grove Street, Vale of White Horse, OX12 9NF | |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Limborough Road, Wantage, OX12 9AJ | |
| 0.5 mi | Wantage Convenience Store | 39-40 Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AW |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.