Anson Close Wheatley, South Oxfordshire
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX33), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36200029.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £435,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in South Oxfordshire costs £2,598 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 9.7 km (6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Waterperry Gardens, is about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 68 to 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Morland House Surgery, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £339,500 | £339,500 | £339,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2023 | 1 OX33 1YD | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2014 | 5 OX33 1YD | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2009 | 5 OX33 1YD | Semi-detached | £339,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in South Oxfordshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,598 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,732 | £2,020 | £2,309 | £2,598 | £3,175 | £3,752 | £4,329 | £5,195 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (29% of about 560 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Oxford Brookes University Campus, Wheatley: up to 300 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Oxford Brookes University Campus, Wheatley: up to 300 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Oxford Brookes University Campus, Wheatley: up to 300 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- The Railway Hotel24 Station RoadWheatley OX33 1ST: up to 15 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 1, 3 and 5, Park Hill, Wheatley, OX33 1ND: up to 60 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 24 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OX33 1YD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX33 1YQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 68 m and 73 m above sea level (70 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX33 1YD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX33 1YQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oxford 8.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Radley 132,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Islip 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.5 km (7.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kings Arms Wheatley | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gloucester Green Bus Station Oxford City Centre | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Oxford Services Coach Parking | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 54.4 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morland House Surgery | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wheatley Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Oxford City Community Hospital | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Cowley Police Station | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Oxford Forecourt, Thame Road Cashzone | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Waterperry Gardens 9.5 ha | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,140 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,860 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.6 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rectory House, a listed building (Grade II*), 230 m south-west. 66 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rectory House | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m south-west |
| Moated site 580m south west of Church Farm | Scheduled monument | 440 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Moated site of Holton House and its associated ice house | Scheduled monument | 730 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Church of St Bartholomew | Listed building, Grade I | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Shotover | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Copse | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Coombe Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Cottage Copse | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Warren Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| The Common | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Oxfordshire: see them on the South Oxfordshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wheatley Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wheatley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms OX33 1LU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 4 Good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Colombia Coffee Roaster OX33 1XW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 4 Good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Bruin Cafe OX33 1XP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Cornfield Bakery OX33 1XP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Jones Garden OX33 1XP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Hickman's Butchers OX33 1XP | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Tidal Cafe Bar OX33 1XP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Wheatley's Local OX33 1XP | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ambrose Rise (6); On or near Breame Oak Drive (5); On or near Sunnyside (5); On or near Fairfax Gate (3); On or near Biscoe Court (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Ambrose Rise · Fairfax Gate · The Triangle · Robins Court · The Triangle · London Road · Biscoe Court · Sunnyside · Crown Road · Church Road · Tyndale Place · Cullum Road
All the streets in OX33 and across South Oxfordshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.