Haywards Close Wantage, Vale of White Horse
32 addresses across 1 postcode (OX12), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41600553.
- Sales: 33 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £510,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 14, E: 2).
- 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 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 12.5 km (7.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Betjeman Millennium Park, is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 95 to 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newbury Street Practice, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 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 | 2 | £510,000 | £460,000 | £560,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | £533,750 | £462,500 | £580,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £408,000 | £408,000 | £408,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £487,500 | £475,000 | £500,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £422,000 | £422,000 | £422,000 |
| 2014 | 4 | £343,750 | £300,000 | £403,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £367,000 | £367,000 | £367,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £358,500 | £358,500 | £358,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2023 | 3 OX12 7AT | Detached | £560,000 | |
| 22 May 2023 | 15 OX12 7AT | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2022 | 23 OX12 7AT | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2022 | 13 OX12 7AT | Detached | £492,500 | |
| 18 Mar 2022 | 7 OX12 7AT | Detached | £462,500 | |
| 8 Mar 2022 | 33 OX12 7AT | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2021 | 11 OX12 7AT | Detached | £520,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2019 | 8 OX12 7AT | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2018 | 25 OX12 7AT | Detached | £408,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2017 | 22 OX12 7AT | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2017 | 31 OX12 7AT | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2016 | 1 OX12 7AT | Detached | £422,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2014 | 26 OX12 7AT | Semi-detached | £403,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2014 | 19 OX12 7AT | Detached | £362,500 | |
| 3 Apr 2014 | 4 OX12 7AT | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2014 | 8 OX12 7AT | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2012 | 31 OX12 7AT | Detached | £367,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2011 | 9 OX12 7AT | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2010 | 31 OX12 7AT | Detached | £358,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 13 OX12 7AT | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2006 | 13 OX12 7AT | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2006 | 3 OX12 7AT | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2005 | 20 OX12 7AT | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2005 | 10 OX12 7AT | Semi-detached | £263,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2002 | 33 OX12 7AT | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2002 | 10 OX12 7AT | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2000 | 12 OX12 7AT | Detached | £184,500 | |
| 29 Jun 1999 | 8 OX12 7AT | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 27 Nov 1998 | 27 OX12 7AT | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 10 Jul 1997 | 4 OX12 7AT | Detached | £129,950 | |
| 28 Apr 1997 | 24 OX12 7AT | Detached | £134,000 | |
| 10 Jul 1996 | 27 OX12 7AT | Detached | £121,250 | |
| 15 Mar 1996 | 3 OX12 7AT | Detached | £115,000 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 117 m². Most common: House, detached (18). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1983-1990 (5); 1976-1982 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 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 C (38% of about 630 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)
- Land to the rear of Waitrose Car Park, Wantage: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- 23 Wallingford Street WANTAGE OX12 8AU, permissioned (320 m)
- King Alfred School East Springfield Road Wantage OX12 8ET: up to 150 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- 41 Market Place Wantage OX12 8AW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 42 Market Place Wantage OX12 8AW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 42 Market Place Wantage OX12 8AW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Former H & L Site, Limborough Road, Wantage, OX12 9AJ: up to 14 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Former H & L Site Limborough Road Wantage OX12 9AJ, permissioned (450 m (0.3 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
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 32 addresses are between 95 m and 96 m above sea level (95 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX12 7AT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Didcot Parkway 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) |
| Appleford 9,070 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) | |
| Culham 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Community Hospital Charlton | 110 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Wantage Car Park | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 67.9 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newbury Street Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cleggs Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 360 m |
| Hospital | Wantage Community Hospital | 110 m |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Wantage Police Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Betjeman Millennium Park 6,280 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Larkhill Allotments 1.2 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 32 and 33, Market Place, a listed building (Grade II*), 520 m (0.3 miles) west. 118 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32 and 33, Market Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 600 m (0.4 miles) west |
| White Lodge, St Mary's Convent | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Chapel attached to St Mary's Convent | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chain Hill | Hill | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Lark Hill | Hill | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Crab Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Letcombe Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Ardington Brook | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Warborough Bottom | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 32 |
11 of the street's 32 addresses are 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 Vale of White Horse: see them on the Vale of White Horse page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wantage Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| King Alfred's | Secondary | 11–18 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Stockham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wantage Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms OX12 8AU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Rockwell House Day Nursery OX12 8AZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Pan Cook House OX12 8AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 May 2025 |
| Mr Pizza OX12 8AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| USA Fried Chicken OX12 8AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Rowes Newsmarket at Spar Wantage OX12 8AX | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Adali Restaurant OX12 8AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 4 Good | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Boots UK OX12 8AW | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Sainsburys OX12 9AJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| B&M Retail OX12 9AJ | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Wantage & Grove FoodBank OX12 9AJ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Savers Health & Beauty OX12 8AW | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Papa Johns OX12 8BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| The Vaults OX12 8AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett OX12 8AW | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stirling Close (13); On or near Hospital (10); On or near Wallingford Street (3); On or near Foliat Drive (3); On or near Seesen Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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 7AT: 32 addresses of 35 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Garston Lane · Foliat Drive · Stirling Close · Garston Close · The Old Courts · Stonebury Close · Park View · Ormond Road · Chapel Close · Foliat Close · Stirlings Road · Haven Vale
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.