St Katherines Wantage, Vale of White Horse
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX12), about 50 m long. USRN 41619530.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £385,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 54% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway, about 12.9 km (8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Betjeman Millennium Park, is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 95 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 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £815,000 | £815,000 | £815,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £683,000 | £683,000 | £683,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2012 | 5 | £500,000 | £250,000 | £580,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2025 | 5 OX12 8GA | Semi-detached | £385,000 | |
| 4 May 2023 | 1 OX12 8GA | Detached | £815,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2017 | 2 OX12 8GA | Detached | £683,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2014 | 5 OX12 8GA | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2012 | 2 OX12 8GA | Detached | £530,000 | New build. |
| 30 May 2012 | 1 OX12 8GA | Detached | £500,000 | New build. |
| 4 May 2012 | 3 OX12 8GA | Detached | £580,000 | New build. |
| 13 Apr 2012 | 4 OX12 8GA | Semi-detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 29 Mar 2012 | 5 OX12 8GA | Semi-detached | £250,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 215 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2011 (3); 2012 onwards (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 (41% of about 1,110 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)
- Motorlux 32 Newbury Street Wantage OX12 8DA: up to 14 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- Police Station and Magistrates' Court Church Street Wantage OX12 8BW, permissioned (330 m)
- Land and Buildings at 8 & 8A Church Street Wantage OX12 8BL: up to 7 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- The Woolpack Inn Church Street Wantage OX12 8BL, permissioned (370 m)
- Victoria Cross Gallery, Market Place, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8AS: up to 6 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- 23 Wallingford Street WANTAGE OX12 8AU, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 41 Market Place Wantage OX12 8AW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- 42 Market Place Wantage OX12 8AW: up to 6 homes, 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OX12 8GA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| OX12 8FJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 95 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX12 8FJ | 100% | 54% | 54% | 0% |
| OX12 8GA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Didcot Parkway 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
| Appleford 9,070 journeys in 2024–25 | 14 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King Alfreds School Wantage | 320 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Wantage Car Park | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 68.1 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newbury Street Practice | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Portway House Dental Surgery | 220 m |
| Hospital | Wantage Community Hospital | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Wantage Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Betjeman Millennium Park 6,280 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,000 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Recreation Ground 7.0 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Letcombe Fields Allotments 4,870 m² | 570 m (0.4 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*), 450 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 117 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 32 and 33, Market Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Ham House | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) west |
| White Lodge, St Mary's Convent | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chain Hill | Hill | 810 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Letcombe Plantation | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Lark Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Court Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Warborough Bottom | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Ardington Brook | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 | 6 | 6 |
None of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wantage Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 80 m | No published inspection |
| King Alfred's | Secondary | 11–18 | 360 m | 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 |
| Charlton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wantage Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink at Wantage C Of E Primary School OX12 8DJ | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Elite Camps Wantage OX12 8DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Peking Dynasty OX12 8BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Wantage Bowling Club OX12 8DW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Wantage Community Larder OX12 9BX | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2021 |
| The Royal Oak Inn PH OX12 9BU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2023 |
| The Wantage Nursery & Pre-school OX12 8BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| The Bay Tree Cafe OX12 8BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza OX12 8BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Yummy Thai OX12 8BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Subway OX12 8BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Pan Cook House OX12 8AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 May 2025 |
| Papa Johns OX12 8BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Blue Boar OX12 8BS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Mr Pizza OX12 8AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Mary'S (34); On or near St Gabriels (12); On or near Newbury Street (4); On or near Three Pigeons Close (4); On or near Woodlands Brook (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 23% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
St Gabriels · Campbells Court · Winslow Terrace · Newbury Street · Alfredston Place · Woodlands Brook · Chain Hill · St Mary's · Portway · Wedmore Court · Three Pigeons Close · St Anne's Mews
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.