Malthouse Ashbury, Vale of White Horse
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN6), about 170 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 41606672.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (A: 2, C: 1, D: 5, E: 2, F: 1).
- 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 57% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swindon (Wilts), about 11.6 km (7.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 126 to 132 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Elm Tree Surgery, about 4.6 km (2.8 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); Bungalow, end-terrace (2); House, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1930-1949 (4); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (4).
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 C (27% of about 1,130 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ashbury Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- CRAVEN COTTAGE AND COTTAGE ADJOINING, OLD FORGE COTTAGE AND TEALLACH COTTAGE, grade II
- CROSS TREES COTTAGE AND JESSAMIN COTTAGE, grade II
- POST OFFICE WITH TWO ADJOINING COTTAGES, grade II
- THE VILLAGE HALL, grade II
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: 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SN6 8NB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN6 8LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 126 m and 132 m above sea level (130 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN6 8LN | 100% | 57% | 57% | 0% |
| SN6 8NB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rose and Crown Ashbury | 50 m |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 70.7 km (44 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 78.9 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Elm Tree Surgery | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Shrivenham Pharmacy | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Shrivenham Dental Centre | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Hospital | The Great Western Hospital | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Police station | Gablecross Police Station | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 70 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,510 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 200 m south. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 200 m south |
| The Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m north-west |
| Wayland's Smithy chambered long barrow, including an earlier barrow and Iron Age and Roman boundary ditches | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Compton Beauchamp | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kingstone Coombes | Valley | 450 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Odstone Coombes | Valley | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Idstone Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Ham Copse | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Tanner's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Tower Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 14 |
7 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury With Compton Beauchamp Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 110 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Baking Bee at Ashbury SN6 8DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| The Rose and Crown SN6 8NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 3 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ashbury Hill (4); On or near Wixes Piece (4); On or near Pound Piece (3); On or near High Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 23% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
Nearby streets
Malthouse Close · High Street · Church Lane · Chapel Road · Wixes Piece · Idstone Road · Kings Close · Kings Close · Walnut Trees Hill · Berrycroft · College Farm Lane · Pound Piece
All the streets in SN6 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.