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OX12

WANTAGE

Oxfordshire, South East, England

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

Avg price £420,349
1yr change ▼ 1.9%
Crime 55% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£420,349

▼ 1.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

46% above national avg

Crime Rate

36.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

55% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

322 Mbps

Property Prices in OX12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OX12 is £420,349, which is 29% below the Oxfordshire average of £588,175.

Properties in OX12 cost 46.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OX12 have fallen 1.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £557,256 627
Semi-detached £364,273 520
Terraced £315,196 328
Flat £238,815 237
All types £420,349 1771

5-Year Price History

£411K £416K £420K £425K £430K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in OX12

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

With 36.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OX12 has a crime rate well 55% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
15.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.4 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 2 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

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

2

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

165,112

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in OX12 are 322.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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322.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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 (£420,349, 46% above national average), low crime (55% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (322 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about OX12 WANTAGE

What is the average house price in OX12 WANTAGE?
The average house price in OX12 (WANTAGE) is £420,349, based on 1771 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 46% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.9% over the past year.
Is OX12 WANTAGE a safe area to live?
Crime in OX12 is significantly below the national average (36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of OX12 WANTAGE?
The population of OX12 (WANTAGE) is approximately 165,112 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in OX12?
The average broadband download speed in OX12 is 322 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in OX12 WANTAGE?
There are 15 schools in or near OX12. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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