Caudwell Close Grove, Vale of White Horse
23 addresses across 1 postcode (OX12), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41600183.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £307,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 5).
- 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 D; Band D in Vale of White Horse costs £2,577 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway, about 12.3 km (7.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 74 to 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newbury Street Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £307,500 | £307,500 | £307,500 |
| 2023 | 2 | £316,500 | £313,000 | £320,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £297,000 | £297,000 | £297,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £81,000 | £81,000 | £81,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £48,000 | £48,000 | £48,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2024 | 10 OX12 7LT | Terraced | £307,500 | |
| 14 Dec 2023 | 5 OX12 7LT | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2023 | 18 OX12 7LT | Terraced | £313,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2021 | 17 OX12 7LT | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2020 | 8 OX12 7LT | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2018 | 1 OX12 7LT | Semi-detached | £305,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2008 | 8 OX12 7LT | Detached | £297,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2002 | 14 OX12 7LT | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2001 | 4 OX12 7LT | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 26 Feb 1999 | 18 OX12 7LT | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 15 Sep 1998 | ALBANY HOUSE OX12 7LT | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 17 Jan 1997 | 16 OX12 7LT | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 7 Jun 1996 | 16 OX12 7LT | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 27 Oct 1995 | HARBRECK HOUSE OX12 7LT | Detached | £127,000 | |
| 26 May 1995 | 6 OX12 7LT | Detached | £78,500 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, detached (6); Bungalow, detached (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (4); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (social) (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Vale of White Horse in 2026-27: Band D £2,577 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,718 | £2,005 | £2,291 | £2,577 | £3,150 | £3,723 | £4,296 | £5,155 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (30% of about 930 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)
- The Limes Station Road Grove OX12 7PE: up to 5 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- The Bungalow Townsend Grove Wantage OX12 0AZ: up to 13 homes, permissioned (650 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 74 m and 76 m above sea level (75 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX12 7LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Didcot Parkway 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.3 km (7.7 miles) |
| Appleford 9,070 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.8 km (8 miles) | |
| Culham 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Millbrook Square Grove | 140 m |
| Car parks | Limborough Road Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 68.4 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newbury Street Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bretts Pharmacy | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cherrytree Dental Care | 90 m |
| Hospital | Wantage Community Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Wantage Police Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 780 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.9 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,070 m² | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
23 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grove | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Crab Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Lain's Row | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Lark Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Lockinge Clump | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Ardington Brook | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 23 | 23 |
None of the street's 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 Vale of White Horse: see them on the Vale of White Horse page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 270 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grove Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Johns CofE Academy Church of England | All-through | 2–16 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wantage Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Charlton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle Top OX12 7JZ | Retailers - other | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Parsons Bakery OX12 7JZ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Deja Vu OX12 7JZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Millbrook Fish & Chips OX12 7JZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Tesco Express OX12 7JZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Elaichi Tandoori OX12 7JZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 4 Good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Munchies of Grove OX12 7JZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Costa Coffee OX12 7JZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Caterlink at Millbrook Primary School OX12 7LB | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Millbrook Kids Club OX12 7LB | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| The Bay Tree OX12 0AN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Dolce at Grove Church of England Primary School OX12 7PW | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Elite Childcare Group Grove OX12 7PW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Millbrook Square (20); On or near Caudwell Close (9); On or near The Firs (7); On or near Easterfield (6); On or near St Ives Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 73% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 46% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- OX12 7LT: 23 addresses of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Vale Avenue · Glebe Gardens · Main Street · Bell Close · Harlington Avenue · Vicarage Close · Bosley's Orchard · The Firs · St John's Road · Easterfield · Millbrook Square · St Ives Road
All the streets in OX12 and across Vale of White Horse.
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.