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OX12

WANTAGE

Oxfordshire, South East, England

OX12 encompasses WANTAGE and its surrounding areas in Oxfordshire, South East.

Avg price £386,970
1yr change ▲ 28.6%
Crime 12% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£386,970

▲ 28.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

35% above national avg

Crime Rate

71.8/1,000

— 0.0% vs previous year

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

12% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

61 Mbps

Property Prices in OX12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OX12 is £386,970, which is 21% below the Oxfordshire average of £488,086.

Properties in OX12 cost 34.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OX12 have risen 28.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £588,694 36
Semi-detached £383,578 45
Terraced £298,450 36
Flat £202,946 0
All types £386,970 138

5-Year Price History

£375K £401K £428K £455K £482K 2025 2026

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Crime & Safety in OX12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 71.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OX12 has a crime rate 12% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
19.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
7.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
15.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in OX12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OX12 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Stockham Primary School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
St Amand's Catholic Primary School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
King Alfred's Secondary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Fitzwaryn School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

25,202

Population

39

Median Age

65%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
65.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in OX12 are 61.0 Mbps, with 79% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 32% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

61.0 Mbps

Avg Download

15.3 Mbps

Avg Upload

79%

Superfast Coverage

38%

Ultrafast Coverage

32%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OX12 is collected by Oxford Council. The Band D rate is £2,355/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

OX

OX12 — WANTAGE

Area Summary

OX12 (WANTAGE) offers above-average property prices (£386,970, 35% above national average), 15 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (61 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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